The Idler Academy’s Zoology department welcomes hedgehog expert Hugh Warwick for a talk on this most fascinating inhabitant of the British Isles.
Hugh Warwick will lecture on the taxonomy, ecology, physiology and behaviour of Erinaceus europaeus. He will also seek to convince the audience that despite its benign nature and diminutive size, the European Hedgehog is the most important wild animal on the planet. However, there is also a cautionary tale. Hedgehog love can be done both the right way and the wrong way. Hugh is able to illustrate the disastrous consequences of taking things too far thanks to his appearance at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games in the USA.
Described by the Communications Officer of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society as ‘a purveyor of the finest stand-up ecology on the circuit today,’ he has delighted the Women’s Institute for many years.
Hugh and Hedgehog
Hugh Warwick, author of A Prickly Affair, has studied hedgehogs for over 25 years, during which time he has become convinced that they hold the secret to the salvation of humanity between their muddy little paws. He is also the very occasional Communications Officer of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2011
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm
Place: The Idler Academy, 81 Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5QH. Tel: 0207 221 5908
Cost: £15 or £12.50 concs. Includes free wine. BOOK NOW.
