The common hedgehog has made it to the International Red List. What about the white-breasted hedgehog that lives in Belarus?

The common hedgehog is now an endangered species

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has added the common hedgehog to its Red List of Threatened Species. This means that the hedgehog is now considered to be at risk of extinction.

The main threats to hedgehogs are habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Hedgehogs rely on hedgerows and other natural habitats for food and shelter, but these habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate.

The white-breasted hedgehog is also threatened

The white-breasted hedgehog is a subspecies of the common hedgehog that is found in Belarus and other parts of Eastern Europe. The white-breasted hedgehog is also threatened by habitat loss and pollution.

In addition, the white-breasted hedgehog is also threatened by hunting. Hedgehogs are often hunted for their meat and fur. The illegal trade in hedgehogs is a major problem in Belarus.

What can be done to help hedgehogs?

There are a number of things that can be done to help hedgehogs. These include:

• Protecting and restoring hedgehog habitats
• Reducing pollution
• Educating people about the importance of hedgehogs
• Enforcing laws against hedgehog hunting

By taking these steps, we can help to protect hedgehogs and ensure their survival for future generations.