Book Description
The hedgehog has long been a popular and familiar animal. Although many popular books about hedgehogs have been published, none pays more than scant attention to non-European species and none details hedgehog natural history to the depth covered in this book. Although the Western European species is by far the best studied of all hedgehogs, there are 13 or so other species found from South Africa to China. This new book comprehensively reviews the international literature, drawing upon the latest research to provide a much-needed, up-to-date exploration of all major areas of hedgehog natural history from their extraordinary defensive adaptations to their feeding, breeding and hibernation. An appendix of up-to-date veterinary information provides a valuable guide for those involved in caring for sick or injured hedgehogs. This book provides a wealth of information for wildlife enthusiasts and non-specialist academics alike. Comprehensively illustrated with 20 colour plates and over 60 figures, which include 30 beautiful line drawings by Ruth Lindsay and several by the author, this book is the most authoritative work on hedgehogs yet.

Synopsis
The hedgehog has long been a popular and familiar animal, both in its appearance in suburban country gardens and as an endearing character in folk tales and children's books. As a consequence, there have been many popular books on the hedgehog, but none which really open the reader's eyes to the 13 or more species outside of Europe. In this book, the author provides a guide to the world's hedgehogs in general and also treats the European species in greater detail than ever before, with close attention to results of the latest research. Coverage includes all aspects of behaviour and ecology, including their extra-ordinary defensive adaptions, feeding, breeding, and hibernation. The study and care of hedgehogs in the garden also is presented. A useful appendix provides the basics of hedgehog care and treatment, and will be invaluable to vet-erinarians working with sick animals. Nigel Reeve has studied hedgehogs for many years and provides the answer to every hedgehog question that can currently be answered. Ruth Lindsay's delightful line drawings and 20 colour photographs embellish the text.

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