Garden Mammals

Several mammal species have adapted to garden life. Hedgehogs, bats, and even foxes can become regular visitors to wildlife-friendly gardens. Creating safe spaces for these creatures helps support declining populations.

Common Species

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How to Support Garden Mammals

Simple, practical actions you can take to create a welcoming habitat for these species

Create hedgehog highways-13cm gaps in fences

Provide log piles and dense vegetation for shelter

Avoid using slug pellets and pesticides

Leave wild areas with long grass and fallen leaves

Provide shallow water sources

Check compost heaps before turning them

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