Non-destructive biomonitoring with hedgehogs
© Helga D'Havé. Hedgehog at Rivierenhof, Deurne, Belgium.
Where is the time where – for days, weeks, months – I saw more hedgehogs than humans? These were exciting times (being out at night in park areas), weird times (having zero ‘human’ social life), and rewarding times (getting to know these night creatures and gaining results). Hedgehogs are suitable bio-indicators of environmental pollution, that was the main conclusion of my PhD research (2002-2006).
My recent article in the Dutch magazine ‘Zoogdier’ brought my research again in the news. An English summary follows below: Continue Reading »
