North African Hedgehog atelerix algirus . Today I want to talk about this small nocturnal creature. I see a lot of them about on my island but normally I unfortunately come across them dead but I have been lucky to see some alive. . . How can you help a hedgehog? . Leave out cat food and water in your garden. Provide a small cave like shelter in the corner of your garden. Make access into and out of your garden by making hedgehog size holes in your fence or a gap under your fence. Don’t use pesticides which kills slugs which is a part of their diet. Ditch your regular garden maintenance and let your grass grow longer than normal. Grow a variety of plants and flowers to attract a wide range of bugs to create the perfect bug buffet. If you have seen a hedgehog in the road whilst driving slow down and let it pass or get out and help him cross the road. If you find an injured hedgehog contact your local wildlife trust! . Tips about the hedgehog: Hedgehogs can not drink milk and it can kill them. Hedgehogs do not only eat slugs and only consists of 10% of their diet. Hedgehogs can’t see well and rely heavily on their noses. . . . . . #hedgehog #scientificillustration #ilustracióncientífica #skull #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifeart #erizo #erizoafricano #africanhedgehog #africanhedgehogs #skullartwork #skullartists #gardencreatures https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQmlQTDcmN/?utm_medium=tumblr
