Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they've been symbols of ...

In ancient Egypt, they were seen as guides and protectors, admired for their ability to survive winter through hibernation, a ...

People used to seek sun, fresh air and respite — but we have forgotten the lost art of convalescence at our peril ...

For 25 years, Joan Lockley has run a hedgehog rescue from her Staffordshire garden. The 82-year-old says she helped more than ...

The owner of a wildlife centre said she would be "very sad" if her plans to build a £2m animal hospital were thrown out after ...

Hedgehogs are a beloved British garden visitor, and there are a few simple methods to attract them to your outdoor space.

Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on ...

Conservationists have reported dramatic reductions in Western Europe's native hedgehog populations. They say that saving them from extinction will be a challenge. Hedgehogs are a common sight in ...

Hedgehogs are adorable animals, but they can be quite elusive, and unless you live in a rural area, it could sometimes be quite rare to see one in your garden. Hedgehog populations are also declining ...

A species that is 15 million years old, hedgehogs have survived all kinds of environmental changes over the years, including urbanization. Surprisingly, cities have often been found to have higher ...

HEDGEHOGS are omnivores, which means they can eat all types of food. But they are greedy creatures and will scoff pretty much anything you put out for them, so you need to be careful and avoid certain ...