For pets like rabbits, sugar gliders, and even dogs, having another animal can greatly increase their well-being. Are hedgehogs happier when they live with other hedgehogs?

Hedgehogs are solitary creatures, which means they prefer to live alone. In the wild, they do not live in colonies. Although male hedgehogs may help raise babies in the wild, they do not mate for life. They search and scavenge for their own food in the wild and do not depend on any other hedgehogs for survival.

However, in some cases, hedgehogs may crave companionship with others of their own kind. This is especially true for female hedgehogs. If you do choose to house two hedgehogs together, it’s best if they already have a history together.

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