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 ...

“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 ...

Quick Take Hedgehog populations across Europe have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, pesticides, roads, and changing land use, with rural areas often hit hardest. Gardens and suburban green ...

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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, ...

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 ...

This harrowing video shows a poor hedgehog that’s fallen into a swimming pool and is trying desperately to get out. On ...

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and Chester Zoo analyzed thousands of images from 415 gardens, alongside each garden's specific characteristics, to examine how often hedgehogs were detected ...

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

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💡 ...