The Greater Mekong region of Asia hosts a wealth of rare and unstudied species – 173 new species of plants, 26 reptiles, 17 ...

By Carolyn Cowan The dense tropical forests, isolated mountain peaks and limestone karst caverns of the Greater Mekong region ...

A soft furred hedgehog, a high-altitude crocodile newt and a keelback snake are some of the of the 234 new species to have ...

A lizard with a name that sounds like it could star in Game of Thrones, a soft furred hedgehog with ‘vampire’ fangs, a ...

The soft-furred hedgehog Hylomys dorsalis was previously thought to be a subspecies and has now been elevated to a distinct species Scientists have discovered five new species of soft-furred ...

The hedgehog belongs to the order Eulipotyphla, which basically means “truly blind and fat,” explains Sophie. The family ...

A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.

When someone says hedgehog, what do you think of? Prickles and Sonic probably spring to mind. But there’s a lot more to these cute creatures than their quills. So Young Post spoke to Dr Michael ...

The simple fact is, humans love hedgehogs. Despite not being as “cuddly” as cats or dogs thanks to the spines, or quills, that cover their backs, these animals have always held a special place ...

The good news keeps on coming for the couple behind Burntisland Hedgehog Haven who have won a top award for their dedication.