The Survival and Welfare of Hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) After Release Back into the Wild

The fate of rescued hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) released back to the wild has now been the subject of several follow-up studies. Although subject to various hazards, released hedgehogs have clearly shown essential ‘life-skills’. However, all previous studies have involved releases into hedgehog-rich areas and the observed long-range (≥500m) dispersal movements shown by some subjects, of […]