It’s not only humans who have suffered the sweltering temperatures of recent weeks. Wildlife, including hedgehogs, hares, bats and badgers, could well be struggling with this summer’s harsh conditions, according to a wildlife charity.
Yet the impact of the changing climate on wildlife numbers is barely known, says the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES). This August it is calling for people to take part in wildlife surveys both in their gardens and out and about during the summer holidays, as well as offering some practical ways to help a variety of species.
