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UK hedgehog populations crashed by nearly 75% since 1981, extinction in much of Scotland
A comprehensive study finds hedgehogs extinct across much of Scotland, with rural UK populations declining by nearly three-quarters since 1981. Decline rate has more than doubled in the last decade, linked to habitat loss and intensive farming.
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Illustrates the accelerating pace of species decline in developed nations despite conservation awareness. The hedgehog crisis exemplifies how agricultural intensification and habitat fragmentation continue to threaten common species, serving as a warning indicator for broader ecosystem health in the UK and Europe.
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