Hedgehog protection campaign
Hedgehog protection campaign
The life expectancy of a hedgehog in the wild is three to seven years. However, hedgehogs are increasingly exposed to man-made dangers. Whether it's cutting greenery, road traffic, a lack of food or heat and water shortages: dangerous risks for hedgehogs lurk everywhere. The mortality rate of young animals is very high and the average life expectancy of a hedgehog is only 2 to 4 years. Populations have declined significantly. As a result, the animal of the year 2024 has been classified as potentially endangered according to the International Red List since October last year.
The town of Beckum is supporting Private Igelhilfe Beckum with an information campaign on the protection of the endangered spiny animal. Over the next few months, the press office of the town of Beckum will therefore draw attention to the various problems at irregular intervals and provide very practical tips on what everyone can do to support the initiative and minimise the dangers for hedgehogs.