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8 reasons hedgehogs need you

It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week.

HEDGEHOGS ARE THE best.

They’re really cute.

And really smiley.

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And they look great in hats.

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The thing is, they’re also really helpless. They need your help, and here’s why.

It’s really hard to get good bubble bath in the wild

The other animals judge them for their close relationship with cats, with you they can love each other in peace

Without you around, there’s no one to brush their chin

They confuse easily, and need your help with navigation

There aren’t enough soft things for them to wriggle around on in the wild

They are gifted pianists but there is a serious piano shortage in fields and back gardens

They like to be rocked

And when they’re tired, to be put to bed

They need you! In all seriousness though, you can find advice on what to do if you find one of these cuties here.

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Louise McSharry

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