We list here a choice of homepages, which contain information exclusively about hedgehogs, as well as some websites that give beside other themes short sections about hedgehogs and hedgehog rescue. We trie to check the content of all websites, before we link to them.

We also include some links concerning exotic hedgehogs which should help people who already own those animals to care for these hedgehogs properly. However: All species of hedgehog are completely unsuitable as domestic pets, not only because they are nocturnal animals and have specific needs with regard to care and nutrition, but also because their impulse to move around is unjustifiably restricted by imprisoning them in a cage! Hence our appeal: Do not keep or breed exotic hedgehogs! Read more under our information on Exotic hedgehogs.

Pro Igel e.V. is not responsible for the content of foreign websites or for their future development!

Germany

Websites of regional hedgehog associations in Germany

-  Igelschutz-Interessengemeinschaft e.V.
-  Igel-Schutz-Initiative e.V.- IGSI
-  Igel-SOS Donau-Ries e.V.
-  Arbeitskreis Igelschutz Berlin e.V.- AKI
-  Netzwerk Igel e.V.
-  Igelschutzzentrum Leipzig
-  Igelburg Mossautal e.V.
-  Igel-Hilfe Rhoen e.V.
-  Aulehlas Igel-Homepage
-  Igel-Beratungsstelle Hameln-Pyrmont
-  Igelhilfe Mittelfranken e.V.
-  Igel-Insel e.V.
-  Igelfreunde Stuttgart u.U. e.V.
-  Igelfreunde Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. - ISA
-  Igel-Connection Schwaigern u.U. e.V.
-  AKAN - Wildtierschutzmagazin - Der Igel
-  Grafschaft Bentheim im Unterricht - Thema Igel
-  Kinderseite Kidsweb - Igel

Forum on Hedgehog Care in German

Many internet forums offer the chance to exchange views and have questions and answers from anyone and everyone, with no indication of the competence of the participants.
We are proposing one single forum on hedgehog care which will offer the best possible information, supported by real evidence on which the participants can depend and which does not constantly change as it is correct and has been thoroughly checked.

-  Igel-Hilfe Forum

About exotic hedgehogs as pets in Germany

Exotic hedgehogs which are kept as "pets" are unfortunately becoming more and more fashionable. Pro Igel strongly opposes the keeping of exotic hedgehogs in captivity. To buy and keep these hedgehogs goes totally against everything we know about all species of hedgehog. So that hedgehog carers, should the need arise, can contact knowledgeable people, who deal with these hedgehogs, we are publishing several links to German websites on this subject.

-  Interessengemeinschaft der Weißbauchigelzucht Deutschland
-  Charminghedgies
-  K+S Berlin Hedgies
-  Igelparadies - Wonderhedgies

Switzerland
-  Pro Igel Schweiz
-  Igelzentrum Zürich
-  Ostschweizer Igelfreundeverein

Austria
-  Igel-Informationen des Naturschutzbund Österreich
-  Igelhilfe - Private Tierschutzinitiative HausTierSuche in Östereich
-  Inatura

-  European Hedgehog Research Group - EHRG

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Belgium
-  Le hérisson d'europe -  J'ai trouvé un hérisson

Czech Republic
-  Ježek západní a východní - Erinaceus europaeus a concolor

Denmark
-  Pindsvinehjælpen
-  Pindsvinevennerne i Danmark
-  Godt at vide om pindsvin

Finland
-  Siili

France
-  Site dedié aus hérisson...
-  Le Hérisson
-  Cabinet vétérinaire Aufuret - Le Hérisson
-  Sauver le hérisson
-  Le hérisson, Erinaceus europaeus

Great Britain
-  British Hedgehog Preservation Society
-  The Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group
-  The Mammal Society - Factsheet: Hedgehogs
-  The Hedgehog helpline website
-  Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society UK
-  St. Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
-  Prickly Ball Farm Hedgehog Hospital
-  The Hedghogz Home Page
-  Spikey's Hedghoge Rescue
-  Tony Bunnells Website

Hungary
-  Sün (Erinaceus europaeus)

Italy
-  Inseparabile: Il Riccio
-  Il Riccio
-  Il Riccio commune
-  Le scienze a scuola: Riccio

Netherlands
-  Egelopvang Zoetermeer
-  Stichting Egelopvang Amstelveen
-  Vogel- en Egelopvang Delft e.o.
-  Egels

Norway
-  Piggsvin
-  Kartlegging av piggsvin og grevling i Trondheim

Poland
-  Jez europejski

Portugal
-  Ouriço-cacheiro Erinaceus europaeus

Russia
-  Igel (in kyrillischer Schrift)
-  Information on hegehogs (in kyrillic letters)

Sweden
-  Igelkottvänlig trädgård
-  Hedgehogs (Text English)

Spain
-  Fauna Ibérica: Erizo europeo
-  Erizo común

Exotic hedgehogs which are kept as "pets" are unfortunately becoming more and more fashionable. Pro Igel strongly opposes the keeping of exotic hedgehogs in captivity. To buy and keep these hedgehogs goes totally against everything we know about all species of hedgehog. So that hedgehog carers, should the need arise, can contact knowledgeable people, who deal with these hedgehogs, we are publishing several links to international websites on this subject.

USA
-  International Hedgehog Association
-  International Hedgehog Registry
-  Hedgehog Valley
-  Hedgehog Central
-  The Flash and Thelma Memorial Hedgehog Rescue

Japan
-  Hedgehog Info (in japanischer Schrift)

China
-  Hedgehogs (in chinesischer Schrift)

Korea
-  Hedgehogs (in koreanischer Schrift)

Africa
-  Tikki Hywood Trust - Southern African Hedgehog

You may contact us if you are looking for an experienced contact in your area to give you practical advice and help with hedgehog rescue. We will give you the contact details for hedgehog rescue and advice centres, which have joined the "Hedgehog Help Network".

Click here to open the page with a list of addresses of regional German hedgehog conservation societies, whom you can contact direct.