Simple Summary The declining populations of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus)
are increasingly inhabiting areas with human occupation. However, sharing habitats with …

Objectives Access to greenspaces and contact with nature can promote physical activity and
have positive effects on physical and mental health. This scoping literature review aims to …

Simple Summary The Western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is an
insectivorous mammal with a wide geographic distribution. Owing mostly to climate changes …

Simple Summary This review addresses the health challenges of western-European
hedgehogs in human environments, emphasizing their exposure to contaminants and …

Simple Summary The modern lifestyle, including indoor-centric living, urbanization and
limited exposure to nature, contributes to the estrangement of humans from nature and a …

The role of wildlife in the complex balance of tick-borne diseases within ecosystems is
crucial, as they serve as hosts for tick carriers and reservoirs for the pathogens carried by …

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) declines in western Europe have been associated with
the emergence of Hedgehog diphtheric disease (HDD), with a probable multifactorial, yet …

European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are nocturnal insectivores frequently found in
urban areas. In the last decades, their population has declined in various European …

Abstract Background European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are widely distributed
across Europe. They may play an important role by spreading zoonotic bacteria in the …

The genus Erinaceus is commonly found in rescue centres across the European continent
despite the reported decline in some countries. Parasite infections are frequently detected in …