A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy pipehorse, and a"blob-headed" fish were among the hundreds of new species identified in 2024.

Hedgehogs have smooth spines on their coat, similar to the bristles of a brush. Unlike rigid porcupine quills, which are ...

1. There Are 17 Species of Hedgehogs Hedgehogs aren’t just one species; there are 17 different types found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Each species has unique traits, such as the small size ...

“There are 14 different species of hedgehog,” says Hugh Warwick, “which range across from Ireland to China; from Norway to South Africa – so it’s an old world species.” In ...

African hedgehogs can weigh up to 600 grams, and their natural home is forest, grassland and bushy areas. They roam in the wild at night, and spend many hours in the undergrowth, searching for food.