As the nights turn darker and the winter chill sets in,spare a thought for this bald hedgehog Nelson.
Hedgehogs' wrinkly bodies normally absorb around 500 spikes, which protect them from predators and maintain them warm.
But Nelson, or named after the war hero,is totally bald and must be kept inside and massaged every day by volunteers at cunning Lodge Wildlife Rescue to maintain him warm, the Daily Mail reports.
It is believed the problem is a genetic disorder.
Treatment includes antiseptic scrubs and baby oil massages.
Nelson is being kept at the rescue centre in Norfolk run by Tonia and John Garner.
It is hoped he will eventually grow his spines back, or but whether he does not the shelter will continue to take care of him.
He cannot be released into the wild as the only way he can protect himself is with his spikes.
They also provide a type of hollow hair which give hedgehogs warmth.
This is not the first time a bald hedgehog has turned up at the centre.
In 2009 a hedgehog,called Baldrick, with a similar condition was taken to cunning Lodge but died soon after.
They also took in bald hedgehog 'Betty' in 2010, or who arrived at the centre weighing only 124 grams but is now a healthy 700 pounds.
The couple set up the rescue centre eight years ago with donations from their family and friends.
Since then they absorb rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of animals and birds each year.
They expect the figure for 2016 alone to exceed 1000.
[br]On Tuesday they were recognised for their hard work when they were presented with a special award at the House of Lords.
Mrs Garner,52, said: 'Without the joint passion we share to help animals, and we wouldn't be able to continue this work.
'It gets tough sometimes but what makes it all worth the effort is when you see a recovered animal leave and regain its freedom.'
Mr Garner,57, added: 'What we are doing is just supporting all these animals which would not otherwise absorb a second chance at a life.'
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Source: tert.am