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'Wonderful' Yorkshire Times 'Not just a celebration of these enigmatic creatures, but also a timely alarm bell about their shrinking numbers' The Lady 'Just about every hedgehog fact you could wish to know' Northern Echo Hedgehogs, with their quiet determination and bristling, bumbling ways, are one of the most enduring symbols of the countryside and town gardens. The Hedgehog Handbook explores different facets of this enigmatic and much-admired mammal – from its eating and sleeping habits to its literary heritage and how we can help preserve this icon of rural life. Packed with inspirational quotes, entertaining facts, folklore and literary references, it's the perfect gift for anyone with a penchant for prickles.

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Wonderful... A responsible perspective on animal conservation is underwritten by presentation of the shocking facts' * Yorkshire Times *
Just about every hedgehog fact you could wish to know * Northern Echo *
Not just a celebration of these enigmatic creatures, but also a timely alarm bell about their shrinking numbers * The Lady *
One of our favourite books of the year * Yorkshire Post *

The Hedgehog Handbook

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    A Paperback / softback by Sally Coulthard

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      Publisher Apollo
      Published 11 November 2021
      ISBN-13 9781800249967
      978-1800249967
      ISBN-10 1800249969
      Also in:
      Non Fiction Natural History Wildlife: mammals: general interest Politics, Philosophy & Society Animals and society Folklore studies / Study of myth

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      Book Synopsis
      'Wonderful' Yorkshire Times 'Not just a celebration of these enigmatic creatures, but also a timely alarm bell about their shrinking numbers' The Lady 'Just about every hedgehog fact you could wish to know' Northern Echo Hedgehogs, with their quiet determination and bristling, bumbling ways, are one of the most enduring symbols of the countryside and town gardens. The Hedgehog Handbook explores different facets of this enigmatic and much-admired mammal – from its eating and sleeping habits to its literary heritage and how we can help preserve this icon of rural life. Packed with inspirational quotes, entertaining facts, folklore and literary references, it's the perfect gift for anyone with a penchant for prickles.

      Trade Review
      Wonderful... A responsible perspective on animal conservation is underwritten by presentation of the shocking facts' * Yorkshire Times *
      Just about every hedgehog fact you could wish to know * Northern Echo *
      Not just a celebration of these enigmatic creatures, but also a timely alarm bell about their shrinking numbers * The Lady *
      One of our favourite books of the year * Yorkshire Post *

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