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. The ...

The stories of how they got into the show ring begin differently, but the results are nearly all the same. African Pygmy goats have addicting appeal. The Sterling family of Alvin was given a Pygmy ...

A baby pygmy hippo named Mars lives at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas, and while he might just be a few months ...

What do Travis Kelce, Pesto the Penguin, and Demi Moore's dog all have in common? They are easy Halloween costumes for pets. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

This is Jason, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair who came to the Humane Society of Missouri in early July. Jason is a sweet and cuddly boy who will make a fantastic pet for a lucky owner. To adopt • ...

Hedgehogs are small nocturnal animals. They have a prickly coat and are naturally found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are considered exotic pets and are illegal to own in four states in the U.S.

As with other marmosets, only one female breeds, and they usually give birth to twins - with each weighing around half an ...

See adorable baby pygmy hippo get sassy when it's time to go inside Mars, a baby pygmy hippo at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, has a very strong opinion about going back inside. It becomes a daily ...