The four-toed and pygmy hedgehogs are the most common type of pet hedgehog. For a long time, these breeds were the only types of hedgehogs domestically available in the pet trade.

In fact, the African pygmy hedgehog is one of the most primitive mammals on our planet, with some scientists arguing that it survived the dinosaurs! Although paleontologists may not be able to ...

A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy pipehorse and a "blob-headed" fish were among the hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic and names for the new ...