Whether you're a seasoned hedgehog enthusiast or just starting to learn about these creatures, let's get into 10 fun facts ...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 2 (UPI) --The Swedish Department for Animal Welfare and Health said an increasing number of Swedes are choosing African pygmy hedgehogs as pets. Michael Diemer, the ...

Spiny and exotic, roly-poly and athletic, hedgehogs can make good yet challenging pets. "Hedgehogs are delightful animals to have as a part of the human family, but require some special considerati… ...

Last year, a hedgehog named FuFu predicted an early spring that did not arrive. Sarena Gill holds Nancy the African pygmy hedgehog during Hedgehog Day 2019. Michael Durham/Courtesy of Oregon Zoo ...

An adult African pygmy hedgehog is 6 to 11 inches long and weighs 1 to 2 pounds. A relaxed one is generally oval, with a very short tail and short limbs that keep the body close to the ground.

Calico is a 2-year-old African Pygmy Hedgehog who takes adventures all over the U.S., and 80,000 people are following along.

A pet hedgehog has become a social media 'celebrity' after being pictured at famous landmarks while on a walk with its owner. Georgie Andrews, 23, has a pet African pigmy hedgehog called Winston ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A spiny new face is coming to Henry Vilas Zoo. An African pygmy hedgehog is making its way to the zoo to become an "animal ambassador" who will help educate people about animals.

The recent addition of Quilliam, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, has been a hit. The idea was to bring in a pet that might capture the interest of teens. But Quilliam has been stealing hearts of all ages.