SSPCA have hands full with baby hedgehog

The Scottish SPCA is caring for a tiny newborn hedgehog who was born at their rescue centre in Fishcross on Tuesday.

The charity has named the adorable little hoglet Piglet.

He will be released into the wild in around two months.

Centre manager Colin Seddon said: “Piglet was born in our care after his mum was admitted but we made the decision to hand-rear him as she ate the rest of her young, which is not uncommon with hedgehogs.

“He has to be given milk every three to four hours.”

The charity urged people to take extra care when tidying up their garden after a number of hedgehogs were killed by strimmers.

Anyone who discovers an injured or distressed wild animal can call the Scottish SPCA helpline on 03000 999 999.