Hedgehogs, dormice and bats are the only species that fully hibernate during the chilly months. While this allows them to build up fat reserves by eating foods rich in fat and sugar and during ...

That’s right, autumn is here once again, and with it brings the opportunity for wildlife to prepare for this year’s hibernation. But before the hedgehogs make a cosy shelter in the compost ...

Hedgehogs, dormice, and bats are the only creatures in the UK that fully hibernate during the winter months. This period of dormancy allows them to conserve energy by slowing down their metabolism ...

Some creatures hibernate or migrate, but some (like us) stick out the harsh weather. Food is scarce and these animals can ...

“The forecast for next week will be warmer than it has been for most of January,” said Alsheimer. “In general, we'll have ...

We all know that alcohol should be consumed in moderation, but even the most well-intentioned souls can lose their way when it comes to party season. The question is: why do some of us revert to ...

Turning them could disrupt hibernating wildlife, including hedgehogs, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and even bumblebees. While most of the UK’s wildlife is in hibernation this time of ...

Everyone loves a hedgehog, but in the UK numbers of these prickly mammals have plummeted – and they really need our help if they’re to rebound. As the weather warms up and these wonderful little ...

Research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others.

Gardening experts are urging people in Sussex and beyond to help hedgehogs ahead of National Hedgehog Day (Sunday, February 2).