If you’ve ever seen a hedgehog twisting its body and foaming at the mouth, you might think the animal is sick. But this strange and dramatic behavior, demonstrated in this YouTube video, is actually a ...

Petting a happy hedgehog is a bit like affectionately stroking a bristly hairbrush. Attempting to pet an upset hedgehog is more like trying to soothe a wriggly cactus of doom. That’s the answer to the ...

Hedgehogs, a fan favorite, often take center stage at the Tulsa Zoo. On this Wild Wednesday, News On 6's Alyssa Miller had the chance to meet Newton, a four-toed hedgehog. Understanding Hedgehog ...

Europe's most adorable garden guests are in trouble. According to Tierschutzbund, the German Animal Welfare Federation has urged the public to look out for hedgehogs spotted roaming in daylight. These ...

To catch a thief, the saying goes, you have to think like a thief. The same is true for invasive predators: to foil their depredations on native wildlife, scientists have to understand how they think.

Even after customers take their hedgehogs home, they often consult Collard about bizarre hedgehog behavior, such as anointing. This habit is what hedgehogs do when they encounter something that smells ...

Hedgehogs often self-anoint when they encounter something with a new or interesting smell or taste. They may scratch, lick, nibble, or thoroughly investigate the item. This often stimulates them to ...