Plea to help hedgehogs survive the heat

The Island's hedgehogs are suffering in the long spell of hot, dry weather, according to a charity.

The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society says it's seen a sharp rise in the number of dehydtrated animals being reported to it.

The organisation says the blazing sunshine has hit the staple hedgehog diet of slugs ,snails and worms.

And it adds as well as leaving shallow bowls or saucers of water out, if you see a hedgehog in the daytime you can help them by offering dog or cat food.