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10/09/2008
Rare Blonde Hedgehog Taken To Wildlife Centre
An extremely rare blonde hedgehog is being nursed back to health at a wildlife centre after being found weak and struggling in Gobowen, Shropshire.
The hedgehog, thought to be a few months old, was taken to the Stapeley Grange Centre in Cheshire where she will remain until she reaches a satisfactory weight.
The centre takes in around 600 hedgehogs a year, but a spokeswoman said they had never received a blonde one before.
Dr Andrew Kelly said: "They are extremely rare so it's a delight to have one in our care
"We've worked hard to get her back to a healthy weight and are thrilled she's responded so well."
When the hedgehog is well enough, it will be released into a specially selected garden.
Blonde hedgehogs' colouring is caused by a rare recessive gene. They are commonly found on Alderney in the Channel Islands.
(GK/KMcA)
The hedgehog, thought to be a few months old, was taken to the Stapeley Grange Centre in Cheshire where she will remain until she reaches a satisfactory weight.
The centre takes in around 600 hedgehogs a year, but a spokeswoman said they had never received a blonde one before.
Dr Andrew Kelly said: "They are extremely rare so it's a delight to have one in our care
"We've worked hard to get her back to a healthy weight and are thrilled she's responded so well."
When the hedgehog is well enough, it will be released into a specially selected garden.
Blonde hedgehogs' colouring is caused by a rare recessive gene. They are commonly found on Alderney in the Channel Islands.
(GK/KMcA)
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