The hedgehog, which was red-listed by the Species Data Bank in April, can sometimes be found on Swedish farms and there are several ways for you to help them thrive.

In the feature above, you can take part in four tips

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  • Carve a winter nest during the holidays and set out in the garden.
  • Do not use chemical pesticides in the garden.
  • Be careful when burning piles of leaves in the spring. Move the pile or lift up and peek.
  • Cycling rather than taking the car. Then the hedgehog will not be run over!
  • Be careful when using various cutting tools under bushes and thickets or in tall grass, hedgehogs often seek shelter there.

All tips are taken from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.