If you have a pet hedgehog, then you have probably already bought them a lot of toys to play with. Despite this, like all animals, hedgehogs often just like to play with things that aren’t really toys. Dogs like to play with sticks, cats like to play with cardboard boxes, and hedgehogs like to play …
The idea that all of nature’s denizens can happily live together in peace and harmony has become firmly ensconced in our collective psyche thanks to an endless barrage of colorful children’s stories and cartoons that have sold the idea to generation after generation of animal lovers. The reality, however, is far different from the literary …
Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures that are solitary and timid by nature. However, if you’re curious to learn more about hedgehogs and what they’re like as a pet you might be curious to know: Are pet hedgehogs affectionate? In this article, I’ll cover some key facts about hedgehogs, from whether they’re affectionate to whether they enjoy …
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Hedgehogs are adorable creatures that require specific care, and they’re not quite as cuddly as your average pet. However, if you happen upon a hedgehog in your garden you might be curious to know: Are hedgehogs good with cats? In this article, I will explore important information about hedgehogs, from whether hedgehogs are good with …
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Hedgehogs have gained plenty of popularity in recent years as pets and, just like other types of animals, hedgehogs have their own unique quirks and personalities. If you’ve already the owner of an African pygmy hedgehog, then you might have noticed that it likes to lick plenty of things that it comes into contact with. …
Caring for a new pet hedgehog is not always a straightforward task. Hedgehogs can be very low maintenance pets, but this does not mean that they can’t exhibit strange behaviour when confronted with a new and alien environment. If you have noticed your hedgehog contorting its body or even foaming at the mouth – then …
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Hedgehogs are becoming increasingly popular pets to keep at home. They are quiet, funny, entertaining, and make good companions. However, they do require a lot of care, as they are nocturnal animals and will need feeding, care and attention during the evening rather than the day. It may surprise you to find that hedgehogs are …
All animals mate in one form or another, although there are some animals that can reproduce alone, a vast majority must mate with another of their species to reproduce. When we consider that hedgehogs must mate to produce baby hedgehogs, it conjures up some painful imagery. With their spines and soft bellies, we cannot help …
Whether you are curious about wild hedgehogs or captive ones, we can tell you that both these types of hedgehog burrow. Burrowing is natural behavior for hedgehogs. Wild hedgehogs will use a combination of burrowing and nest building, which they do will depend on the climate and the time of year. Captive hedgehogs on the …
If you have a pet hedgehog, then you will have noticed that they can make a wide range of different sounds. It’s not all snuffling with those cute little button noses, as hedgehogs can make huffing and puffing noises too. What you may not know is that hedgehogs make different sounds for different reasons. If …
