Hedgehogs, dormice and bats are the only species in the UK that fully hibernate, with the little creatures building up fat ...

1. Scout your garden for a flat, quiet and shady spot to set up a hedgehog house. An area close to a garden boundary is ideal, such as at the foot of a wall or fence. 2. Before you start building, put ...

A local vet showed her how to help the animals return to full fitness and when she posted about it on Facebook, more people began bringing her sick hedgehogs to care for. Her house is now home to ...

It’s really easy to make a house for hedgehogs. Take a sturdy crate and turn it upside down. Cover it with stones, earth and wood, and make sure there’s an entrance. If it’s dry and ...

During the colder months hedgehogs look for quiet, undisturbed places to spend the winter such as piles of leaves and garden ...

specially designed hedgehog houses, and tree cavities, while dormice may choose roof spaces. GardenBuildingsDirect experts have issued a warning to households who might discover these creatures ...