Hedgehogs make wonderful pets, but many new owners aren’t exactly sure what they need to buy before getting one. What kind of food should you have? Do they need a hiding place? How to keep them warm? In this article, you’ll learn all about what you need for your prickly family member prior to introducing them to their new home. …
Where Do Hedgehogs Live?
Hedgehogs are spiny rat-like mammals which are native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. No species of hedgehogs are native to Australia and the Americas. But they have been introduced into both continents and they thrive both in captivity and in the wild. The word “hedgehog” comes from a combination of two words “hog” and “hedge”. The former being …