{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/60a253abb7d032227d1bd820?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Helping Hedgehogs - Elaine, Irish Hedgehog Survey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1621250839568-a68c8b584e992174b2234659080fc891.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>For episode 45 I interviewed Elaine O'Riordan</strong>, the woman behind the Irish Hedgehog survey to chat about, you guessed it, hedgehogs! Have a listen, and don't forget to check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.irishhedgehogsurvey.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.irishhedgehogsurvey.com</a>&nbsp;to get involved.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to rate, review, share, and if you can, please support this podcast on Patreon (&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves</a>&nbsp;). More on:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://bookofleavespodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://bookofleavespodcast.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>[02:45] Correction in last week's episode.</li><li>[08:30] Get to know Elaine.</li><li>[13:00] The first hedgehog encounter for Elaine.</li><li>[15:00] Hedgehogs in Ireland breed &amp; population.</li><li>[18:00] How they live and spend their time.</li><li>[23:00] Why should we survey them.</li><li>[30:45] How to participate in the survey.</li><li>[33:15] Biggest threats to hedgehogs in Ireland today.</li><li>[36:00] Other ways we can help them and what food to leave out for them.</li><li>[41:45] What to do if you find an injured hedgehog.</li><li>[45:00] Keeping hedgehogs as pets.</li><li>[47:30] Random questions!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you find a sick or injured hedgehog in Ireland, you can call the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://wildlifehospital.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WRI Wildlife Hospita</a>l on 01 6877766 or 0818 877766</p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}