Hedgehogs rarely bite, but there may be times when a pet hedgehog will accidentally nip your fingers when you are feeding them. A hedgehog’s bite is strong enough to dig through your skin, but only ...

Hedgehogs have honed this survival strategy over many thousands of years, and understanding why they curl up can help us appreciate their fascinating biology and how they navigate the challenges of ...

Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains more ...

Microscale images of the inside of a hedgehog spine have revealed the internal structure looks similar to the inside of a citrus fruit. Scientists said this may explain the spines' strength and ...

(CNN) — Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia’s Cyclops ...

The work was carried out by a team at the University of Nottingham to mark Hedgehog Awareness Week.

Scientists said this may explain the spines' strength and flexibility. The work was carried out by a team at the University of Nottingham to mark Hedgehog Awareness Week.