The Hedgehog (Hh) pathway plays central roles in animal development and stem-cell function. Defects in Hh signalling lead to birth defects and cancer in humans. The first and often genetically ...

Hedgehogs generally live for about two years, though some as old as nine or 12 have been documented. They can start breeding from around 12 months of age, usually giving birth to three or five ...

After mating, the male hedgehog doesn’t stick around. “The females are left with all the work,” says Sophie, “bringing up the hoglets.” A female usually gives birth to around four or ...

"The hedgehog to me is just so cute ... It's estimated Awan is three and a half months pregnant and is set to give birth in July.