Animal campaigners say they should not be kept as pets. But what do pygmy hedgehog owners say? "They're adorable balls of love," says Emma Crossan. She owns 11 African pygmy hedgehogs and hoglets ...

When someone says hedgehog, what do you think of? Prickles and Sonic probably spring to mind. But there’s a lot more to these cute creatures than their quills. So Young Post spoke to Dr Michael ...

The African pygmy hedgehog is the most common species to keep as a pet since it’s smaller and tends to have a calmer temperament than other hedgehogs. The average lifespan of pet hedgehogs is ...

If you have them as pets, it is important to provide them with the correct living conditions and diet to keep them from becoming fat. The most common type kept is the African Pygmy Hedgehog.

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 ...

Q: What is a four-toed hedgehog? The four-toed hedgehog, also known as the African pygmy hedgehog, is a species found in central and eastern Africa. They are nocturnal animals meaning they are ...