Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus

The iconic, spiky Hedgehog is also called the European Hedgehog to distinguish from African and Asian Hedgehog species.

Hedgehogs are often called the gardener's friend since they eat slugs, snails, beetles and other garden pests.

Unfortunately they also eat slugs poisoned with anti-slug pellets which can be fatal to them. Rat traps, strimmers and bonfires are also a danger to them.