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Articles on responsible breeding, common challenges and genetics of hedgehogs and tenrecs.

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Sexual dimorphism: why males and females differ
Understanding pedigrees How to read an animal's family tree
Outcrossing: A tool to improve health and body type
Line breeding vs. inbreeding: What's the difference?
Understanding inbreeding: Risks, myths and realities
Phenotype vs. Genotype: What you see isn't always what you get
What is a gene? The basics of animal genetics explained
Understanding color genetics in African pygmy hedgehogs
How to predict offspring colors: A simple guide for breeders
Pinto, Reversed Pinto and beyond: Understanding pattern genes
How Roan and Platinum are different: Color graying explained
A complete color guide to African pygmy hedgehogs
Color vs. Pattern: What's the difference in hedgehogs?
Color changes over time: What to expect as your hedgehog grows old
Why are you breeding? Defining goals before you start
Ethical breeding: Putting animal welfare first
Understanding breeding age and retirement for males and females
What to expect during mating: Behavior and timing
Signs of pregnancy in hedgehogs and tenrecs
Preparing a safe nesting environment for expecting mothers
What happens after mating: An overview of gestation periods in hedgehogs and tenrecs
From birth to weaning: Caring for hedgehog and tenrec babies
When to seperate the young: Timing is key
Socialization for baby hedgehogs and tenrecs: What works and what doesn't
When to sell or rehome young animals (and when not to)
Tracking growth and development in litters
What if the mother rejects her litter? Emergency options
Common birth defect in hedgehogs and tenrecs: What you should know
Infertility in males and females: Possible causes
Breeding-related health risks: From pyometra to cannibalism
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