Hungry Hedgehogs Prompt Change At McDonald's

Hedgehogs have finally humbled burger giant McDonald's after years of campaigning by supporters, forcing the company to redesign its McFlurry ice-cream containers.

The problem is up to now the opening in the container has been large enough for hedgehogs to get their heads into for a lick of some left-over dessert -- but one they couldn't get out of, causing their eventual death by starvation.

But from September 1, the wide-mouthed opening in the lid of the McFlurry containers will be reduced in size, making them too small for the sugar-loving animals to get their heads into.

"This is excellent, it is long overdue news", said Fay Vass, chief executive of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. "We have been in touch with McDonald's about this problem for over five years and are delighted that they have at last solved the problem".

McDonald's said the design change resulted from pressure from supporters.

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