Nicknamed Bear, the hedgehog was found in a garden in Madeley in Telford, Shropshire. Staff at Cuan Wildlife Rescue said he had been suffering from a "terrible" ear mite infection, the stress of ...

Curling up isn’t just about avoiding predators—it’s also a natural reaction to fear or stress. Hedgehogs may curl into a ball when they hear loud noises, feel sudden movements, or encounter ...