Conservationists in Northern Ireland are trying out some new tech and a sniffer dog to help protect hedgehogs.

A new project using GPS to track hedgehogs in Northern Ireland has been launched, with the aim of protecting the species.

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The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.