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The European eel and hedgehog have been added to Sweden's protected species list, drawing public attention amid reports of animal mistreatment.

Sweden has recently updated its list of protected species to include the European eel and hedgehog, aiming to strengthen conservation efforts. The news coincides with publicized incidents such as children throwing stones at a hedgehog without parental intervention and an event where police were alerted to cries emanating from a hedgehog.