Hugh Warwick

Expert on hedgehogs, Hugh Warwick, joins the hosts to discuss hedgehog conservation. Topics include hedgehog-friendly environments, declining populations, and the charm of these creatures. The hosts also battle for the best fact about blood in a lively and engaging episode.

Join hedgehog expert Hugh Warwick, known for his advocacy and books on the species, alongside Sophie Lund Rasmussen, Oxford researcher dubbed 'Dr. Hedgehog', and broadcaster Pam Ayres, who poetically cherishes wildlife. They dive into the quirky lives of hedgehogs, discussing mating rituals, surprising hunting skills, and quirky behaviors like self-anointing. The conversation also touches on conservation challenges, including habitat connectivity and even the threat of robotic lawn mowers, all wrapped in humor and love for these spiky mammals.