The two most common types of hedgehogs kept as pets are the European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, and the smaller African pygmy hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris. Hedgehogs live alone in the wild ...

Each species has unique traits, such as the small size of the African pygmy hedgehog, popular as a pet, and the larger European hedgehog, known for its resilience in the wild. Hedgehog spines ...

toys and everything a pampered pet might want. Annette Blagden in her African Pygmy sanctuary. Animal-mad Annette has even turned her garden shed into a dedicated hedgehog hospital, called ...

Bill would allow hedgehogs, sugar gliders as pets Hedgehogs are called hedgehogs because hedgerows are one of their favorite habitats. The “hog” part comes from their pig-like noses.

I often seek solace in my adopted African pygmy hedgehog after a long day ... tortoises and birds — although not yet for hedgehogs. “Pet healthcare can cost the equivalent of private ...

We went for a look inside the quirky world of African Pygmy Hedgehogs, as Annette Blagden explains why they make amazing pets. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post ...