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"In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers analysed thousands of images from cameras placed in 415 volunteers' gardens across Cheshire to look at how often hedgehogs were detected and which features most influenced their visits. The study wished to find out how the nocturnal animals ate on those garden visits, as hedgehog numbers are declining across Europe - a result of loss of habitat and increased deaths on the roads."
Thousands of images from cameras placed in 415 volunteers' gardens across Cheshire were analysed to determine hedgehog detection rates and the garden features influencing visits. Hedgehogs were present in 57% of the gardens, indicating that private gardens serve as important habitats. Food availability emerged as the strongest predictor of hedgehog visits. The nocturnal animals forage during garden visits while their populations decline across Europe due to habitat loss and increased road mortality. Urban habitats and insights into how hedgehogs use gardens can play a key role in conservation by informing actions that enhance foraging and safe movement.
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