Hedgehogs have smooth spines on their coat, similar to the bristles of a brush. Unlike rigid porcupine quills, which are sharp, these creatures are more approachable and not dangerous as pets.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Zoo is now home to a new female African pygmy hedgehog named Petunia. Petunia, surrendered to the state’s amnesty program, will be in the Keiki Zoo.

Meet the latest must-have prickly pet – a cute African Pygmy Hedgehog. And Ashleigh Hunt, 20, is so keen on the little beasts she has 24 of the spiny blighters. The tiny creatures are given the ...

An adult African pygmy hedgehog is 6 to 11 inches long and weighs 1 to 2 pounds. A relaxed one is generally oval, with a very short tail and short limbs that keep the body close to the ground.

The African Pygmy hedgehog has nearly 2,000 Instagram followers. — -- This delightful little hedgehog is making the rounds on social media, racking up nearly 2,000 Instagram followers who ...