Nature Trust (Malta) welcomes the Pembroke Local Council Initiative to set up road sign in Pembroke warning motorist that there are crossing hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals that roam at night in search for food. Since roads are often close to their habitat areas such as is the case in Pembroke, it is frequent that they wonder on to these roads. Today one still finds irresponsible motorist who seem to enjoy driving over such creatures while out at night.

NTM urges other LC’s to follow the example of the Pembroke LC and become environmentally friendly and safeguard the natural heritage found in their locality.

NTM is now working to collect funds to set up Malta’s first wildlife clinic where injured hedgehogs can also be rehabilitated. The NGO also appeals to motorists to drive carefully at night while driving in areas where hedgehogs may be present. This time of year it is also common to see adult hedgehogs walking around followed by their young ones.

Hedgehogs are also legally protected in Malta.

Photo shows one of the hedgehog signs in Pembroke.

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