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.

When you bring home a new pet to join your family, you commit to giving them the best life possible. Hedgehogs are unique pets and require specialized care. We have some tips to help you learn about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this May 6, 2014 photo hedgehog breeder and trainer Jennifer Crespo, of Gardner, Mass., holds "Circus," a one-year-old pet ...

All ye pet owners searching for that offbeat pet to help you prove to strangers that you aren’t some cat or dog yuppie piece of human garbage but a unique individual with FEELS and THOUGHTS — the ...

Lawmakers in the area have been considering whether African pygmy hedgehogs should be allowed as pets. Colleen McCormick has wanted one for years. “I generally just think they are fun, adorable ...

GARDNER, Mass. – They are tiny animals with cute faces. They’re covered in quills. They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across ...

. In this May 6, 2014 photo hedgehog breeder and trainer Jennifer Crespo, of Gardner, Mass., holds "Circus," a one-year-old pet hedgehog, at her home in Gardner, Mass. Hedgehogs are steadily growing ...