Nature Example
Habitat Loss
When a natural environment is destroyed and can no longer support the wildlife that lives there.
Example of Danger: A hedgerow being removed means dormice lose a safe 'corridor' to travel along.
💡 Fun Facts
- A single healthy hedgerow can be home to over 600 plant species, 1,500 insect species, and 65 types of birds and mammals.
- Dormice are famous for being sleepy! They can hibernate for six months or more, often spending three-quarters of their life asleep.
- The UK has lost more than half of its hedgerows since the Second World War.