The agency's list of species proposed for protection now includes these two animals, though the specific criteria used to select them have not been detailed. It remains unclear which other species are on the proposal list or what specific protections are being considered for hedgehogs and eels. The current conservation status of both species in Sweden has not been publicly confirmed, and a timeline for a final decision on their protection has not been announced.
Sweden proposes protecting hedgehogs and eels
Key Points
- Hedgehogs and eels are proposed for protection in Sweden
- Specific criteria and other species on the list are unclear
- Conservation status and decision timeline are unknown