Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus

The Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is one of Britain’s most recognisable mammals, yet it has declined by a third or more over the last two decades and is now listed as a species of principal importance for conservation. Losses are linked to agricultural intensification, the loss of rough grassland and hedgerows, road mortality, and the fragmentation of urban green space. Suffolk populations have come under pressure, though garden surveys and hedgehog recording networks indicate the species remains widespread across the county. Hedgehog-friendly gardening – including log piles, rough corners, and gaps in fences – can make a meaningful difference at a local level. Image: © Natural England, Flickr.

Find out more: The Mammal Society, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, People's Trust for Endangered Species, iNaturalist