Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they've been symbols of ...

“They were voracious beasts often devouring the whole bait before springing the trap,” Ulmer wrote. “Ham rind, coconut, meat, and walnuts were eaten. One shrew partially devoured the chicken head bait ...

Scientists identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia. Two of the species are entirely new to science, while the other three have been upgraded from the subspecies level ...

It’s another reminder to always search through that museum drawer. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 21, 2023 11:30 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

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The museum specimen that scientists studied to describe the new soft-furred hedgehog species Hylomys vorax. H. vorax has dark brown fur and is 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) long; it has a completely ...

Scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered five new soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia. This comes after a "golden year" of discovery for hedgehog species, ...

The Madras hedgehog, found only in southern India, is considered a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. However, this elusive spiny species is poorly understood, and ...

African Pygmy Hedgehogs are solitary and nocturnal pets, requiring a spacious enclosure with a warm and dimly lit setting. Their diet primarily consists of high-quality hedgehog food supplemented with ...

In ancient Egypt, they were seen as guides and protectors, admired for their ability to survive winter through hibernation, a ...