Hedgehog numbers 'worryingly low' say scientists

Scientists say the number of hedgehogs in Wales is "worryingly low" and are slowly disappearing from our countryside.

They may have once been voted one of Britain's favourite animals but the loss of hedgerows and the rise in badger numbers is said to be to blame for the decline.

There's now thought to be less than a million hedgehogs in the UK and they're disappearing from rural areas at an alarming rate. They're now more likely to be spotted in our gardens and parks than in the hedgerows.

Experts say there is more we can do, including Russell Spenceley, who has been in charge of the Pembrokeshire Hogspital rescue centre for the last three years.

"This year's been particularly bad because of the weather, we've all enjoyed a lovely summer, except for the hedgehogs because it's been so dry there's been no food, no water...and they don't like high temperatures", Russell said.