Petition · past parliament
List the common hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) as an endangered species.
Closed
121 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government do not believe it is appropriate to list hedgehogs as a protected species, which is best reserved for species deliberately killed or injured by humans. I had a hedgehog in my garden last summer - first in years. Then found it in the back alley, stamped to death. They need protecting.
One dead hedgehog killed deliberately by humans is one dead hedgehog too many. Results of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine's annual wildlife survey show that 51% of people did not see a hedgehog at all in 2016, up from 48% in 2015. Just 12% saw a hedgehog regularly. This poll’s result is in line other recent polls by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the RSPB.
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/survey-results-reveal-sharp-decline-hedgehog-sightings
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/survey-results-reveal-sharp-decline-hedgehog-sightings
Timeline
| 3 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
121
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.