Case Study
Sparky was accidently woken from hibernation
When an old shed was being dismantled Sparky's hibernation was disturbed. He was a healthy hedgehog, but how could we help him to go back to sleep?
Tagged: Hedgehogs
Podcast
What to do if you find injured wildlife: podcast with Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
How many people don't know what to do when they find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal? While your local vet may the obvious place to bring such creatures, not all vets are willing or able to help.
Podcast
Look out – hedgehogs are about! Pete the Vet podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Hedgehogs in Ireland will be waking up soonHedgehogs across Ireland emerge from hibernation from mid-March, and it's a vulnerable time for them.
Podcast
This Bank Holiday weekend, check for wildlife before cutting the grass or using the strimmer | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, we discuss the importance of checking the garden for hidden wildlife before using the lawnmower or the strimmer.
Podcast
Hedgehogs in Autumn | East Coast Radio
It's common to find hedgehogs out and about at this time of year. If you find one, should you rescue it, or leave it to its own devices? Listen to the podcast to find out.
Case Study
Fuzzypeg, a six month old African Pygmy Hedgehog. Tiny mites were found in her cage.
When Mary saw the baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs in the pet shop in Dun Laoghaire, she knew that she wanted one. Hedgehogs have been domesticated for the past thirty years, and they are now bred in captivity.