Orphaned Hedgehogs Takeover Wildlife Hospital

The Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth is appealing for donations as it cares for 180 orphaned hedgehogs.

Some of the hedgehogs being cared for

The recent milder weather is thought to be behind the influx, which is increasing daily, as babies are being born later than normal and then being found on roads and in gardens during the day.

Volunteers at the hospital won’t put enough weight on to survive winter hibernation so will be cared for until they can be released back into the wild in the spring.

Sam Parsons is one of the volunteers at the hospital and spoke to Hfm:

Click HERE for more details on how to support the Wildlife Hospital.