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New study proves wild gardens boost butterfly numbers

Comma butterflies will be helped by letting grass grow long in your garden

Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. This is the first scientific evidence that wildlife-friendly gardening practices, such as having long grass and flowering ivy, boost the … Read more

World’s oldest European hedgehog found in Denmark

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The world’s oldest scientifically-confirmed European hedgehog has been found in Denmark by a citizen science project involving hundreds of volunteers. The hedgehog lived for 16 years, 7 years longer than the previous record holder. The European hedgehog is one of our most beloved mammals but populations have declined dramatically in recent years. In the UK, … Read more