Is this the cutest travel companion you've ever seen? Calico is a 2-year-old African Pygmy Hedgehog who takes adventures all over the U.S. Her owner documents it on Instagram, where Calico is becoming ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A spiny new face is coming to Henry Vilas Zoo. An African pygmy hedgehog is making its way to the zoo to become an "animal ambassador" who will help educate people about animals. The ...

BALTIMORE -- We all think our pets are the best, but an adorable local hedgehog is spiking national interest. Maple is up for the title of America's Favorite Pet. She's an African Pygmy Hedgehog from ...

A spokesperson said J&R Aquatics has taken in almost 50 exotic animals so far this year. One of them is an African Pygmy Hedgehog. That hedgehog has since been adopted and will be trained to become a ...

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 ...