WE were delighted to learn that the two Worcester football yobs who kicked a little hedgehog to death have received large fines. This shows that the Wild Mammals Protection Act, for which so many people campaigned, is doing its job.

With so many people actively involved in animal care and conservation work we hope it will not be long before such acts of deliberate cruelty are a thing of the past.

Many of your readers will know of the existence of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Others may be interested in its aims:-

(1) To encourage and give advice to the public about the care of hedgehogs, particularly when injured, sick, orphaned, treated cruelly or in any danger.

(2) To encourage the younger generation to value and respect our natural wildlife and, by supplying information and giving lectures, to foster their interest in hedgehogs.

(3) To fund serious research into the behavioural habits of hedgehogs and to ascertain the best methods of assisting their survival.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about the Society, its activities and the wide range of Hedgehog goods which are sold should send a stamped addressed envelope to the address below.

A H Coles

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Knowbury House

Knowbury

Ludlow, SY8 3LQ

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