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Hedgehog Highways

Stephanie Castellano | Reasons To Be Cheerful | 7th January 2025

England has lost a third of its hedgehogs since 2000, largely to habitat loss and roadkill. In response, homeowners are connecting their urban gardens with “hedgehog highways”, by cutting tiny holes in garden fences for the animals to squeeze through. Getting people on board is easy — hedgehogs are irresistibly cute. “You mention hedgehog to most people, and they go, ‘Aww, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’” (1,600 words)

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Shoot, Ask…And Run!

Chris Stowers | China Underground | 7th January 2025

Interview with photojournalist on conflict zones. “I discovered that people in war zones soon accept the presence of photographers. We are welcomed as a sign that their plight hasn’t been forgotten. I’ve found that countries run by dictators have been some of the safest to travel. But it is fascinating to see how short people’s memories can be. The fondness for the hardships of a mythologised youth is strong” (5,200 words)

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