#hedgehogs

#hedgehogs

Firefighters were called to a resident's garden on Friday, May 15, after reports of a garden waste blaze that had got out of control. The homeowners had been burning rubbish in their garden but soon the fire became too large and firefighters were called to the scene. Upon reaching the scene, firefighters discovered a prickly animal hiding in the garden who was close to being engulfed by the flames.

Claudia Kalisch, the vice-president of the German federation of cities, stated that cities have become substitute habitats for many mammals due to property development and intensive agriculture. A nationwide ban on night-time operation of lawnmowers is a logical protective measure.

(Image credit: Getty Images/DamianKuzdak) With winter around the corner, preparing your garden is probably high on your to-do list - but before you grab your rake and trimmer, it's important to be wary of hibernating hedgehogs who could be hiding outdoors. Hedgehogs start to hibernate in late October to mid-November and tend to nestle down in places such as leaf piles, compost heaps, and under dense bushes - common spots where we often cut back or remove before the colder months creep in.