The state of Oregon is famed for its scenic beauty and clean air, but the realities of modern living means that even here, a proactive attitude towards recycling has had to be applied. In fact, Oregon recycling has been a leading light, with the state being the first to introduce a law regarding recycling plastic bottles.
Hedgehogs are a small, insectivorous (insect eating) mammal that can be found throughout the world. They are native to England, Europe, Africa and Asia. The hedgehogs typically found in the pet trade of North America are generally a hybrid of two species, the central African hedgehog and the Algerian hedgehog.
Of the many species of tenrecs, there are two that superficially resemble hedgehogs: the Greater Hedgehog Tenrec and the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec. The inclusion of hedgehog in their names can be misleading - it is because of that resemblance, not because they are related to hedgehogs. The closest relatives to tenrecs, through a common ancestor, are actually elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, and aardvarks. While there are a handful of tenrec species commonly kept as pets in the UK and Europe, the only species that is currently available in the US is the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec.