Dawn Airlie

Chris Cathrine, an ecological consultant and spider expert, discusses the fascinating life cycles of spiders, explaining why they become more visible in autumn and why it’s harmful to release house spiders outside. Dawn Airlie, founder of Ballumbie Hedgehog Rescue, shares her experiences treating orphaned and injured hedgehogs, highlighting the emotional rewards of wildlife rescue and the community support involved. Together, they explore the incredible roles these creatures play in our ecosystem.