Hedgehogs are one of the odd-looking mammals out there, with their pointed noses and spiky spines covering their body. Hedgehogs come in a variety of sizes, and some species are so tiny they can fit ...

The four-toed hedgehog, also known as the African pygmy hedgehog, is a species found in central and eastern Africa. They are nocturnal animals meaning they are more active at night. A full grown ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered five new soft-furred hedgehogs in ...

Scientists identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia. Two of the species are entirely new to science, while the other three have been upgraded from the subspecies level ...

Soft-furred hedgehog specimens deposited decades ago in the museum’s collection are new to science Emily Driehaus Hylomys dorsalis, one of the previous subspecies now elevated to new species, hails ...

Hylomys peguensis photographed in Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Credit: Charoenchai Tothaisong, CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED. Note to editors: Photos illustrating this research and other ...