How Long Do Hedgehogs Live?
It’s often said that wild hedgehogs in the UK live for 2 – 3 years on average. This is true as far as it goes. But it’s really just a headline statistic, and as with so many things, the devil’s in the detail. When we look at the detail of how long hedgehogs live well see a much more complex picture. And we’ll start to understand why our support for hedgehogs, particularly autumn juveniles, is so essential for the future of hedgehogs in the UK.