Wildlife Rescue Team Malta posted an update on the healing of the hedgehogs rescued earlier this month.
Unfortunately, one of the hedgehogs in the previous post did not make it after having succumbed to its injuries. Thankfully, the other two are responding well to treatment.
The first one has started to heal in such a way that the face is now visible, with its eye spared. The hedgehog now needs monitoring to make sure that no secondary infection sets in.
As for the third hedgehog, named Tufty, she is currently responding to treatment by losing the areas of infection and hence losing all her spines. This usually happens after the first cycle of treatment, but her skin has now healed.
‘Hopefully, the new spines wills tart growing back soon’, wrote the NGO.
All the animals rescued are protected species, and it is illegal to keep them as pets.
Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.
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