Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction

Summary

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Key Facts

Fact	Value
Research Focus	Ultrasound technology to protect hedgehogs
Threat Level	Up to a third of hedgehogs killed by traffic

Sources

• EuroNews: http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/european-hedgehogs-are-often-hit-by-cars-researchers-say-ultrasound-could-save-them-from-e