The Tulsa Zoo has several hedgehogs, but most zoogoers do not know it because the little critters are not on exhibit. The four-toed hedgehog is what the zoo calls an "animal ambassador" and is used ...

Hedgehogs have smooth spines on their coat, similar to the bristles of a brush. Unlike rigid porcupine quills, which are sharp, these creatures are more approachable and not dangerous as pets. The ...

Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...

Many people fancy the notion of welcoming hedgehogs into their gardens because, aside from being absolutely adorable, they serve as natural pest controllers, devouring slugs, snails and insects that ...

One adorable spiny mammal is making a comeback in the UK after decades of population decline. A BBC Gardeners' World Magazine poll revealed that 33% of readers reported seeing hedgehogs in their ...

Halloween pumpkins can be dangerous for hedgehogs, but there is a way to dispose of them that is beneficial for the ...