The story behind the hedgehog’s name is so simple, it’s brilliant. These little critters generally inhabit hedges, shrubs, brush, and the like. And when they root around for food, they tend to make ...

National hedgehog day falls on Feb. 2 every year to celebrate the massively popular cute balls of joy. Hedgehogs exude charm and therefore are people’s favorite. The spiky little mammals are surely an ...

There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the UK they can live in a variety of habitats including woodland, farmland, parks and gardens. Hedgehogs are also ...

A total of 124 hedgehogs have been rescued over the last six months through a joint Nature Trust Malta and HSBC Malta Foundation project aimed at safeguarding the existence of the protected mammals on ...

PHOENIX — Hedgehogs are cute, if you like small, spiny four-legged mammals. And now the Arizona Game and Fish Department has determined domesticated hedgehogs are OK to keep as pets, downgrading them ...

Councillors may be used to dealing with prickly matters – but they faced a new experience when they visited a hedgehog sanctuary.

A HEDGEHOG rescuer is appealing for residents to send any sick or injured prickly friends her way. Mavis Righini, of Pickhurst Road, Hayes, is currently caring for 17 hedgehogs and has been looking ...

TODAY is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, so here are some facts about hedgehogs in honour of her creation of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle. 1. An average hedgehog has about 5,000 spines. Each ...