February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...

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The Madras hedgehog, found only in southern India, is considered a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List of ...

Scientists described numerous new species this past year, from the world’s smallest otter in India to a fanged hedgehog from Southeast Asia, tree-dwelling frogs in Madagascar, and a new family of ...

In recent years, the hedgehog population has declined. In 2021, they were redlisted. Hedgehogs are a threatened species in Norway and several other European countries. "I was surprised to find that ...

Introduction to hedgehogs -- Evolution and taxonomy -- Hedgehogs of the world -- Some features of hedgehogs -- Spines -- Defensive behaviour -- Biting -- Telling the sex of a hedgehog and how to ...

A water company has enlisted the help of a Labrador to help detect and relocate wildlife in areas where it plans to work. Northumbrian Water has employed the skills of Bracken, a four-year-old dog ...

Learn why four-toed hedgehogs are considered low risk pets and what care, habitat, and health needs to consider before owning ...