Hokey the hedgehog

Once a regular sight in British gardens, the hedgehog has experienced a massive drop in population, from more than 1.5 million in 1995 to less than one million in 2010. But one lucky hedgehog lives a pampered life in Manchester with his adopted owners.

Hokey was adopted at eight weeks old by couple Col Skinner and Beki Smith, who told the Daily Mail they chose the tiny creature because they discovered hedgehogs make great pets, with funny daily habits.

“He loves swimming in the bath then getting wrapped in a flannel,” Skinner told the Daily Mail. “They’re natural swimmers.”