Brambles Pet and Wildlife has issued a warning to people thinking about tidying up their gardens that it’s important for them to check for hedgehogs to avoid accidents.

So many hedgehogs have been maimed or killed by humans using strimmers, mowers, shears, spades & forks.

Hedgehogs make their beds in just the type of areas that you want to tidy up, long grass, leaf piles and compost heaps. These nests can be difficult to see (as can be seen in the photo from @Spikey Critters HH Care) so it is vitally important to check very carefully for hedgehogs, and other wildlife.

Even if a hedgehog is aware of the danger it will not run away but will curl into a protective ball that is of course no protection and, if not killed instantly, they can suffer horrendous injuries and are often put to sleep.

Hedgehog numbers are declining at an alarming rate & they need all the help they can get so PLEASE check your garden carefully before doing any work.

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