Factors affecting hedgehog distribution and habitat selection in rural landscapes
<p>The UK population of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) has halved in rural areas between 2005 and 2015, and hedgehogs select urban areas over arable land. Explanations for the unsuitability of arable land for hedgehogs include: high predation risk by badgers (Meles meles), low prey densities,...
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2015
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