Hedgehogs are gorgeous spiny creature that do surprisingly well is urban environments. They are known to inhabit waste sites, cemeteries, parks, railway land and our gardens.
These green spaces in cities like Bristol can make great homes for hedgehogs, provided they are linked up with sufficient ‘road-free’ routes!
Sadly, the hedgehog population has been declining rapidly since the 1960s in rural England. This is partly due to the increase in roads, and party due to a lack of food resources for hedgehogs in more rural areas, with the rise of more intensive agriculture.
However, these clever ‘hogs have taken it upon themselves to move into our more urban environments, where they can find more food and thrive!