Protection of the native hedgehog

Almost everyone knows the hedgehog. But many – especially young people – have never seen one in the wild. There is a reason for this. The native European hedgehog has also become rarer in the Bergisches Land region.

While the animals were often found in gardens in the past, their numbers have been declining significantly in recent years. Road traffic, intensive garden use, sealed surfaces, and pesticides make it increasingly difficult for hedgehogs to survive.

Night-operating robotic mowers also pose a significant threat to hedgehogs.