Petition List the common hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) as an endangered species.

The Government do not believe it is appropriate to list hedgehogs as a protected species, which is best reserved for species deliberately killed or injured by humans. I had a hedgehog in my garden last summer - first in years. Then found it in the back alley, stamped to death. They need protecting.

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One dead hedgehog killed deliberately by humans is one dead hedgehog too many. Results of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine's annual wildlife survey show that 51% of people did not see a hedgehog at all in 2016, up from 48% in 2015. Just 12% saw a hedgehog regularly. This poll’s result is in line other recent polls by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the RSPB.

http://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/survey-results-reveal-sharp-decline-hedgehog-sightings

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121 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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