Researchers at Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China, have announced the discovery of a new species within the hedgehog genus Mesechinus. The eastern China hedgehog species was found to be distinct ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have ...

Initially mistaken for one of its close relatives, a group of small, spiky mammals in eastern China has now been identified as a new species: the eastern forest hedgehog. Researchers first scooped up ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hedgehog populations across Europe have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, pesticides, roads, and changing land use, with ...

Soft-furred hedgehog specimens deposited decades ago in the museum’s collection are new to science Emily Driehaus Hylomys dorsalis, one of the previous subspecies now elevated to new species, hails ...

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On December 16, 2024 the World Wildlife Fund released a 74-page report on 234 new species discoveries in the Greater Mekong region. The vast, water-rich swath of land spans six countries: Cambodia, ...

A prickle of hedgehogs in eastern Finland is set to become the latest stars of the WWF's round-the-clock wildlife livestream, as the conservation group uses the unusual broadcast to highlight the ...

February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...

February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...