Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs as Pets
If you are looking out for some unique animal as a pet, bring home a hedgehog! Hedgehogs are tiny petite animals with spines. Here is all the information you will need on keeping hedgehogs as pets...

Tips on Hedgehog Housing
Hedgehogs are cute little animals with quills all over the body. They should be kept in secure enclosures as they can escape easily. You can buy a cage from a pet store or can even make one yourself. The information given below will help you get started with hedgehog housing.

Hibernation in Hedgehog
Most people think that hedgehogs sleep during hibernation. But, actually, for the hedgehog, hibernation is not just about sleeping. It is basically a resting time and during this period, it conserves its energy. The body temperature of the hedgehog drops dramatically during this time, which helps it to survive the winter. Read on to know more about hibernation in hedgehog.

Interesting Facts about Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are found in Asia, Europe, Africa and England. Although, they are not native to North America, hedgehogs are common pets in American homes. They help in keeping the garden pests away. For some interesting facts about hedgehogs, read on...

African Pygmy Hedgehog as Pet
African Pygmy hedgehogs are nocturnal insectivores originating from central Africa. They can be easily trained, are known to be loyal and bond well with humans. If you plan to have a African Pygmy hedgehog as your pet, here's what you should know to give it a comfortable home.

Caring for Pet Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs can be wonderful little pets, as long as you are prepared for what caring for hedgehogs entails.

Hedgehogs myths
Cute creatures surrounded by myths and children stories, hedgehogs play a distinctive role in our lives teaching us lessons that no other creature can teach. This article shows a few myths about hedgehogs and presents the reality concerning these animals.

Hedgehogs Make Interesting and Unusual Pets
If your idea of the ideal pet is an upside-down bowl covered with quills, with a sweet little face sticking out of one end, then the perfect pet for you is a hedgehog—but be sure you know what you’re in for before buying one.

David Munk: Death to the Hedgehogs!
I'm probably an averagely committed veggie. But now I'm pretty certain the hedgehogs have got to die. I don't wear leather shoes, belts or coats. I usher wasps out of my flat rather than swat them with my copy of Bean-Eater Monthly.

Hedgehogs
Our guide to the best sites on the spiny mammals that are facing a huge cull in the Outer Hebrides.