The Vulnerable Hedgehog
(inspired by the @Mammal_Society's recent application of IUCN criteria to UK data that shows that 1/4 mammal species are threatened with national extinction) #hedgehog #scicomm #sciart #stopmotion 1/9
(inspired by the @Mammal_Society's recent application of IUCN criteria to UK data that shows that 1/4 mammal species are threatened with national extinction) #hedgehog #scicomm #sciart #stopmotion 1/9
There are lots of great organisations working to better understand & tackle the issues hogs (& many other species) face but we, as individuals, can all do our bit too! We can make sure our MPs know our stance on nature PLUS get involved & utilise an amazing array of resources 2/9
Eg. Check out @Mammal_Society hedgehog road risk mapper for your local patch and log road mortalities on @PTES Mammals on roads app! https://www.mammal.org.uk/science-research/hedgehog-hotspots/ 3/9
The @PTES @hedgehogsociety campaign Hedgehog Street has loads of resources that help foster community spirit and create neighbourhood Hedgehog Highways via Hedgehog Champions https://www.hedgehogstreet.org 4/9
PTES also have lots of useful handbooks for land managers/farmers/developers with advice for key species, including hedgehogs https://ptes.org/get-informed/publications/guidance-leaflets/ 5/9
Local @WildlifeTrusts also provide advice to lots of key stakeholders & many have/have had hog specific projects too! Check out @suffolkwildlife resources, including my fav family activity booklet (I may be biased ) https://tinyurl.com/yx7elb9v 6/9
@HogFriendly is all about making university campuses #hedgehog friendly and have loads of tips & support for students/staff to work towards uni accreditation. Check out their YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCLakT0xy4ReI5Z3viPvFYeg 7/9
@hedgehogsociety have tonnes of hedgehog welfare advice and resources for the general public & rehab/carers - give them a ring if you see a sick or injured hog 8/9
& these are just SOME of the awesome projects and resources out there!! Here's an army of plastercine hogs to end this brain explosion 9/9