ID GUIDE
European hedgehog
Hedgehog droppings can range from 1.5 to 5cm in length, and are dark brown, grey or black. Usually found as a singular dropping, the poo smells mildly unpleasant, described as having a hint of linseed oil. Droppings are cylindrical, sometimes tapered on one end. “Look for shiny bits, which are often present – they’re remnants of invertebrates, such as beetles,” says Fay Vass from the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.