[{"id":243184697537,"handle":"field-guides","updated_at":"2024-09-16T07:40:06+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T10:58:01+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Field Guides","body_html":""},{"id":243162448065,"handle":"hedgehogs","updated_at":"2024-09-16T07:40:05+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:50:30+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Hedgehogs","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHedgehogs are among our most familiar and easily recognisable wild animals. They have become an iconic part of our British countryside, but their numbers are dwindling. Recent estimates show hedgehog population in the U.K is less than a million. We all need to do our bit to help provide new habitats for our local hedgehogs that urbanisation and intensive farming have destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHedgehogs will usually begin hibernation in November under an excellent thick hedge or log pile. But with the loss of vital natural habitat, it's up to us to provide an alternative in our gardens. The easiest and most successful way to do this is to buy a hedgehog house. Please put it in a safe, sheltered spot in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere at Wildlife World, we're continually improving our hedgehog houses through testing and working closely with the conservation organisations in the U.K and Europe that we supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T10:39:35+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/hero_image_hedgehog_v3_900x_e0139f5f-052e-4a45-a9b7-cfb37453c936.jpg?v=1613385576"}},{"id":243162579137,"handle":"squirrels","updated_at":"2024-08-23T09:30:05+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:51:35+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Squirrels","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the U.K we have our native Red Squirrel and the introduced Grey Squirrel. Since the introduction of the grey in the 19\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the red has suffered severe decline and is now only found in small pockets of the U.K. With the majority located in Scotland. By contrast, the red squirrel is widespread in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you are lucky enough to have the reds in your locality or enjoy seeing the acrobatic antics of the now widespread greys, Wildlife World has sturdily made squirrel feeders and nest boxes for you. Feeding squirrels in your garden can be not only entertaining to watch but might convince them to leave your bird feeders alone by purchasing specially designed squirrel feeders and squirrel food. And by placing the feeders in an area of your garden away from bird traffic, feeders and nest boxes. As a result, you can maximise your chances of squirrels and birds co-existing in a happy, healthy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt may take a while for squirrels to find the feeders. Placing some peanuts or specially-formulated squirrel food on or around the feeder will encourage them to use it. Once discovered, and you remove any old food and top up regularly. Squirrels will love using them, and you will love watching them!\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T11:28:46+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Squirrels_900x_12b8daca-e680-4aa8-80c8-9bbb241aca30.jpg?v=1613388526"}}]
