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Hedgehogs
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Hedgehogs
Erinaceinae
Hedgehogs are small, spiky animals that love to curl up into a ball when they feel scared. They are nocturnal, which means they come out at night to find food like insects and worms.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Hedgehog has a compact, rounded body covered in thousands of sharp, brown and white spines on its back. It has a distinctive pointed snout and small, dark eyes, along with short legs and a tiny tail, making it look like a walking pincushion.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderErinaceomorphaFamilyErinaceidaeGenusHemiechinus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A group of hedgehogs is called an 'array'!
Despite their spines, hedgehogs are excellent swimmers!
Hedgehogs use their long snout to sniff out yummy bugs underground!
They sometimes 'anoint' themselves with foamy saliva!
Special abilities
Ability
Spiny Armor
Hedgehogs have thousands of sharp spines on their back that helps them curl into a tight ball for protection from predators.
Ability
Nocturnal Navigator
Hedgehogs have an excellent sense of smell and hearing that helps them find food and navigate in the dark.
Ability
Hibernation Power
Hedgehogs can enter a deep sleep called hibernation that helps them survive cold winters when food is scarce.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 15-30 cm
- Weight
- 0.3-1.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-7 years
- Top Speed
- 10 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-8
- Gestation
- 30-49 days
Diet & Feeding
Hedgehogs are little insect-hunters, munching on creepy crawlies they find at night.
Primary Foods
- Earthworms
- Slugs
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Snails
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Adult foxes can sometimes prey on hedgehogs.
eaten by
Badger
Meles meles
Badgers are a primary predator, able to unroll hedgehogs.
eaten by
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Large owls may prey on young or smaller hedgehogs.
eats
Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
Hedgehogs often find and consume earthworms.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a hedgehog, watch it from a distance and don't try to touch it. They can be shy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Hedgehogs?
15-30 cm
How much does Hedgehogs weigh?
0.3-1.5 kg
How long does Hedgehogs live?
2-7 years
How fast can Hedgehogs move?
10 km/h
What does Hedgehogs eat?
Hedgehogs are little insect-hunters, munching on creepy crawlies they find at night.
Where is Hedgehogs usually found?
Grasslands
How does Hedgehogs hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Hedgehogs usually have?
3-8
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