A growing number of American homes are keeping African pygmy hedgehogs as pets. They have an internet fan base and breeders say they have huge waiting lists for the often cuddly hedgehogs.

GARDNER, Mass. — They are tiny animals with cute faces. They’re covered in quills. They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across ...

Is this the cutest travel companion you've ever seen? Calico is a 2-year-old African Pygmy Hedgehog who takes adventures all over the U.S. Her owner documents it on Instagram, where Calico is becoming ...