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 ...

GARDNER, Mass. (AP) — A growing number of American homes are keeping African pygmy hedgehogs as pets. Here are some questions and answers about the small animals whose backs and sides are covered with ...

'Hedgies' are mostly nocturnal, mild-mannered animals with lots of personality Sonic the hedgehog has got nothing on Little Miss Satin Mirranda Hufflepuff. According to Melissa Gardner of Ypsilanti, ...

Lawmakers in the area have been considering whether African pygmy hedgehogs should be allowed as pets. Colleen McCormick has wanted one for years. “I generally just think they are fun, adorable ...

Hedgehogs are crazy cute. And it's not everyone who can say that his roommate is an African pygmy hedgehog. "They're just cool," says veterinarian Scott Weldy of Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital in ...

When you bring home a new pet to join your family, you commit to giving them the best life possible. Hedgehogs are unique pets and require specialized care. We have some tips to help you learn about ...

Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...

Hedgehogs have gained popularity as pets in recent decades. Before you add one to your family, Dr. Krista Keller, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, ...

Bella Hayes doesn't give up easily, because she really, really wants a pet hedgehog. "They're super sweet," she says. And in fact, the Oconee County 12-year-old, a student at Oconee County Middle ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...