Tokyo-based Instagram user Shota Tsukamoto has created an on-going photo series of his pet hedgehog Darcy exploring the world around her.
Named after the former Smashing Pumpkins bassist, Tsukamoto’s photos show the tiny creature sitting in a cup, peering curiously at a globe, and nestled sleepily in the palm of his hand.
Tsukamoto eschews captions for his photos, saying he prefers to let viewers tap into their imaginations, and has hinted at plans for a possible children’s book.
Check out more aww-inducing photos below and follow Darcy at @darcytheflyinghedgehog.
[via My Modern Met and Instagram blog, images via @darcytheflyinghedgehog]