Sir David Attenborough Explains Hedgehog Highways in London

The Decline and Hope for Hedgehogs

• 😥 Once common in gardens, hedgehogs are now a rare sight, though their numbers have stabilized in urban areas.
• 💡 With human assistance, there is hope for an increase in the hedgehog population.

Supporting Hedgehog Survival

• 🍽️ Hedgehogs need to consume a significant amount of food nightly, which can be challenging to find.
• 💖 Garden owners are helping by providing food sources to support hedgehogs, especially during their search for a mate.

Creating Hedgehog Highways

• 🏡 London boasts more gardens per square mile than any other capital city, yet connectivity between them is often lacking.
• 🚧 To overcome this, garden owners are creating "hedgehog highways" by making holes in fences, enabling safe passage between gardens for hedgehogs.