When animals jump, they use an explosive burst of power to cover a larger vertical and horizontal distance than they can cover in a single walking or running stride. A hedgehog’s roly-poly appearance does not give credence to their ability to jump, but can they jump if forced to do so? Hedgehogs can jump. They…
People are attracted to the unusual, rare, and exotic. The novelty of hedgehog ownership and the hedgehog’s innate cuteness has seen hedgehogs become an overnight internet sensation, with thousands heading out to buy a hedgehog for themselves. With the restrictions placed on exotic pet ownership, defining the “exoticness” of pet hedgehogs is essential! Hedgehogs are…
Sea monkeys have been around for a very long time. Kids from many different generations have enjoyed watching sea monkeys spring to life. These creatures have been marketed in many different ways over the years. No matter how you first came to learn about sea monkeys, it’s easy to see the appeal. If you’ve recently…
If you’re contemplating getting a pet hedgehog, you may be worried about the level of destruction they can cause. Chinchillas and rats are notorious destroyers of electrical cords, curtains, and wooden furniture when left to run loose. Is the hedgehog a fellow agent of chaos, or is it a more innocuous pet, preferring to spend…
Betta fishes can be expensive, and you cannot just throw them in a fishbowl; they need to live lavishly. With an average life span of only three years, we want to keep them for as long as possible, right? If you take care of your betta fish (e.g., clean water, big fish aquarium) and their…
To some pet owners, the appearance of their pups involves more than just looking for a beautiful dog. Things like size, coat texture, and certain personality traits are just some of the characteristics people like to consider when deciding which puppy to choose. So, do puppies take after mom or dad? The offspring of canines…
Hedgehogs can seem very angry and grumpy at times, and this can seem like it is personal when it happens every time you handle your hedgehog. It can begin to feel like your hedgehog hates you, but is this true? It can seem like your hedgehog hates you at times, but it is more likely…
Dogs are not generally good patients. They scratch, lick and chew wounds, causing their owners all sorts of sleepless nights. The dog may have injured his neck, and as a dutiful owner, you took your dog to consult the vet. The vet may have put stitches in or decided to leave it open. Vets are…
Hedgehogs can get pregnant pretty easily, and it can be challenging to tell if they are pregnant as sometimes, they do not show any symptoms. But if your hedgehog got pregnant and she did show symptoms, what would they be? How would you be able to tell that she is pregnant? If your hedgehog is…
Many people set up aquariums for their relaxing and peaceful ambiance. But sometimes, the inside of the tank is about as restful as a playground of children high on sugar and caffeinated soda. There the goldfish go, chasing each other like some warped game of tag. Why do goldfish chase each other? Goldfish chase each…