Hedgehogs in the gardenThe hedgehog is one of our most familiar garden mammals.Seldom seen during the day, their nocturnal wanderings take them through several gardens in the evening, where they feed on a variety of invertebrates such as snails and slugs, beetles, caterpillars and worms.They are very good at running, climbing and swimming. In cold winter weather they will go into hibernation, only emerging when conditions are warmer.Their nests may be quite large, usually made of mosses, grass, leaves and other garden debris. They can be found at the base of thick hedges, under thick bramble bushes, garden sheds or piles of rubbish.