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Research in the State of Britain's Hedgehogs 2022 report found population numbers were down in rural areas by between 30% and 75% since 2000.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2022

Hedgehogs are “usually pretty shy, but ours is adventurous,” Gilbert says; in previous appearances, the park’s hedgehog entertained guests by sneaking under and playing with his blanket.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2021

Hedgehogs are illegal in California so Nic stayed with the county until this week.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2019

A hedgehog expert in Munich told The Guardian, "Hedgehogs snarl loudly during the hours-long mating ritual and the males make the most noise."

From Fox News • Aug. 6, 2019

Hedgehog and young ones — Hedgehogs, injurious or not?

From Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children by Houghton, W. (William)