National Hedgehog Day is celebrated on February 2nd of every year, the same day as Groundhog Day in the US and Canada. But when did this prickly holiday begin, and how is it celebrated? Read on to learn about the festivities over this tiny, floofy, spiky mammal! What is National Hedgehog Day? As the story …
Hedgehogs are small mammals with cone-shaped faces, porcupine-like quills, and short legs. These spiny animals are known for their elusive behavior in the wild. Because they are solitary animals and usually avoid people, seeing one resting in the wild is quite rare. Let’s learn more about their sleeping behavior and how these cute creatures rest …
Hedgehogs are exotic animals available in every state, excluding California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. When it comes to purchasing hedgehogs, the most common place people buy hedgehogs is from pet stores. However, purchasing a hedgehog from a pet store can be a major mistake because of the lack of socialization that they give their hoglets. …
Hedgehogs are solitary creatures who love to live by themselves! Unlike many other pets, hedgehogs do not require socialization from their owners which is by far one of the hedgehog’s most abnormal social behaviors. Just because hedgehogs do not require socialization from their owners does not mean they are anti-social though. In fact, hedgehogs love …
Hedgehogs are getting more and more popular to keep as pets in the US and all over the world. And for good reason! They’re cute, affectionate, and relatively easy to keep Many consider the hedgehog as a wild animal, however, and the different American states don’t all agree whether the hedgehog is suited to keep …
Have you ever wondered what it is like for hedgehogs to reproduce? How do they avoid getting pricked in the process? How do they give birth? And what does the whole gestation period look like for a hedgehog? Find answers to all of the questions you never knew you had about hedgehog reproduction below! How …
Hedgehogs make a variety of noises, which can vary from high-pitched squeaks to low grunts. Hedgehog may even purr if you are lucky. The sounds hedgehogs make are often mistaken for ducks or frogs because they are not as common and loud as other animals such as cats or dogs. There are many different types …
Have you ever thought about a hedgehog’s teeth? While you may be tempted to assume that a hedgehog’s teeth were spiky like their spines, that’s not the case. How many teeth does a hedgehog have, what shape are they, and how strong is their bite? Grab a bite to eat as Floofmania digs into everything …
Hedgehogs are cute, little things that some people consider pests whereas others keep them as household pets. If you’ve ever seen one in action, they roll around, move quickly, and are easy to spook. When freaked, they’ll curl up into a little ball and act dead. They do this to protect sensitive areas on their …