This book is a good way to acquaint (or reacquaint) yourself with the species and there are more images of hedgehogs in this little book than I've seen live ones in my life. It's a great introduction to the species as a species (diet, morphology, reproduction etc), as a conservation case (threats and solutions) and its place in folklore and legends.' Mark Avery

'There is something for everyone here, perfect for the newcomer to the hedgehog world but also full of fascinating detail for those of us who have long been enthralled with all things hedgehoggy. ... Who would have thought after over 20 years of working for BHPS and having read pretty much every hedgehog book that exists, that in this book Hugh could still provide intriguing information that is new to me! Fay Vass, Chief Executive, British Hedgehog Preservation Society

'Easy to read, informative and entertaining; The Hedgehog Book is perfect for nature nerds and newbies alike.' Hedgehog Street

The Hedgehog Book is the latest in the compact, accessible Nature Books series, exploring our relationship with some of Britain s best-loved wild creatures.

A welcome visitor heard rustling through our hedges or spotted shuf ing across our lawns, hedgehogs are a celebrated addition to every garden and their proper care and conservation valuable to numerous other species. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the inclusion of the hedgehog in myth, legend, art and literature, The Hedgehog Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with new photography and artwork.