But what do pygmy hedgehog owners say? "They're adorable balls of love," says Emma Crossan. She owns 11 African pygmy hedgehogs and hoglets, one of the most popular species of domesticated ...

Newcastle University spin-out Atelerix was launched seven years ago by co-founders professor Che Connon, Dr Steve Swioklo and Dr Mick McLean, who set about making waves in the cell preservation market ...

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 ...

"The African pygmy hedgehog could similarly harm Victoria's ecosystem if given the chance. Classified as a Prohibited Pest ...

Each species has unique traits, such as the small size of the African pygmy hedgehog, popular as a pet, and the larger European hedgehog, known for its resilience in the wild. Hedgehog spines ...

When someone says hedgehog, what do you think of? Prickles and Sonic probably spring to mind. But there’s a lot more to these cute creatures than their quills. So Young Post spoke to Dr Michael ...

The European hedgehog is the largest, while the African pygmy hedgehog is most commonly kept as a pet. When threatened, they will curl up into a ball, protecting their soft bellies and relying on ...

The passing of Elsa, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, comes just three years after another popular rodent from New Jersey — groundhog Milltown Mel — died before his big day in the spotlight.