Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...

Hedgehogs are small nocturnal animals. They have a prickly coat and are naturally found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are considered exotic pets and are illegal to own in four states in the U.S.

While the tiny pets are cute, don't expect to go on walks together. The popularity of keeping hedgehogs as pets has increased, in part, due to websites on the Internet devoted to cute animals. Chris ...

Hedgehogs are no longer new to the domestic pet trade, but there are still several persistent misconceptions about their care ...

GARDNER, Mass. (AP) — A growing number of American homes are keeping African pygmy hedgehogs as pets. Here are some questions and answers about the small animals whose backs and sides are covered with ...

Hedgehogs are now legal as pets in Arizona. And there's one place in the East Valley where they're now on sale.

Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again. My first hedgehog used a litter box. We’d take the thin ...

Most people recover from salmonella infections without treatment Rare form of salmonella linked to pet hedgehogs CDC%3A Wash hands with soap after touching animals Don't judge a pet by its fur. "Pets ...