you might not know about the humble hedgehog. Back in the Middle Ages, hedgehogs were seen as harbingers of doom: spotting a hedgehog meant bad things were about to land on your plate! Historian ...

The hedgehog belongs to the order Eulipotyphla, which basically means “truly blind and fat,” explains Sophie. The family ...

After cats, hedgehogs might be the internet’s favorite animal. But how much do you know about these spiky mammals other than ...

So you want to be vet? Here are some things you need to know One fact that tends to surprise people is that hedgehogs aren’t completely covered in quills – their bellies are soft and fuzzy.

Hedgehogs have been featured in children’s stories and computer games for years, but only recently have they become popular as pets in Hong Kong. Their spine-covered fur and an amazing ability ...

"If the hedgehogs are fine, then the rest of things seem to be ok as well. "They can go up to about two miles during the night to look for food, so they need that space to find the food they need." ...

2. They Love Insects Hedgehogs will eat almost any insect or other invertebrate they come across. Their diet is made up of 80 ...

Experts have implored homeowners to let hedges grow, mow less, use fewer pesticides and to do things like leaving small holes in perimeter fences so that hedgehogs can move freely off the street ...

However, bonfires are particularly attractive to hedgehogs as they begin to wind down for hibernation. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited ...

Spire Vets The babies are too small to eat solid food Spire Vets said it did not know how the mother of these particular hedgehogs had died, and the BBC has been unable to speak to the person who ...

Hedgehogs are the most rescued wild animal in the UK. Here's our guide to help you know when they need to be rescued—and when it is best to leave them alone. As the nights draw in our spiky ...