This year's cull will finish at the end of May when female hedgehogs give birth. Mr Anderson said SNH does not want to deprive the young of their mothers. But adult males will continue to be culled.

After mating, the male hedgehog doesn’t stick around. “The females are left with all the work,” says Sophie, “bringing up the hoglets.” A female usually gives birth to around four or ...

Dr. Robotnik’s tragic backstory reveals he was once a kind-hearted scientist, Dr. Kintobor, before an accident turned him ...