Article: Please, look out for those hedgehogs.

Byline: Anna Hassapi

THE FORESTRY Department has urged motorists to keep a keen eye out for hedgehogs crossing the streets, as the small mammals offer natural pest control and can make great garden companions.

The department says hedgehog numbers in Cyprus have been steadily decreasing due to a perception that these animals are 'worthless'.

"Many drivers make no effort to avoid hedgehogs on streets because they consider them to be mammals with no contribution to make.

"Some even chase them, making dangerous zigzag manoeuvres," said Haris Nicolaou, Forestry Department officer.

As Nicolaou explained, hedgehogs are anything but ...

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