[Hedgehog care?]

The european hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is covered by species protection laws; it is also covered by the animal protection laws. It is not permitted to capture it, to injure it, to kill it or to want only disturb it. As a rule it is also not permitted to be held in captivity, to be sold or put out to show. Disregard of the protection laws can be punished with fines or prison sentences. Irrespective of the legal point of view, according to todays understanding wild animals belong in free nature, so that they can live a style of life suitable for their species.