February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...

“They were voracious beasts often devouring the whole bait before springing the trap,” Ulmer wrote. “Ham rind, coconut, meat, and walnuts were eaten. One shrew partially devoured the chicken head bait ...

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Scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered five new soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia. This comes after a "golden year" of discovery for hedgehog species, ...

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 ...

Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they've been symbols of fertility, protection and healing, as well as fear, superstition and suspicion.

Cameras hidden in gardens show the lives of hedgehogs after dark - Cameras placed in volunteers’ gardens tracked the ...

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and Chester Zoo analyzed thousands of images from 415 gardens, alongside each ...

It’s another reminder to always search through that museum drawer. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 21, 2023 11:30 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...