Hedgehogs Now Listed as "Potentially Endangered" on the Red List

Hedgehogs Have Declined By a Third in the Past Decade

The European hedgehog has been added to the Red List of Threatened Species for the first time, with experts warning that the once-common mammal is now "potentially endangered."

Habitat Loss, Pesticides, and Climate Change Blamed for Decline

The hedgehog has been added to the Red List of Threatened Species for the first time due to a number of factors, including habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.

Hedgehogs rely on dense vegetation for shelter and food, but this habitat is being destroyed by urbanization and agriculture.

Pesticides also pose a threat to hedgehogs, as they can accumulate in their bodies and cause health problems.

Climate change is also a factor in the hedgehog's decline, as it is causing winters to become milder and summers to become hotter, which can disrupt the hedgehog's hibernation and breeding patterns.

Hedgehogs Play an Important Role in the Ecosystem

Hedgehogs are an important part of the ecosystem, as they help to control populations of insects and other small animals.

Their decline could have a negative impact on the entire food chain.

What Can Be Done to Help Hedgehogs?

There are a number of things that can be done to help hedgehogs, including:

• Creating hedgehog-friendly gardens
• Reducing the use of pesticides
• Educating the public about the importance of hedgehogs

By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that hedgehogs continue to play an important role in our ecosystem for many years to come.