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A hedgehog is a very small mammal named such because it searches for food through underbrush and hedges.African Wildlife Foundation: Hedgehog National Geographic: Hedgehog There are 16 species of hedgehog, and they can be found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand.Animal Corner: Hedgehogs
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Fast Facts
- Habitat: Parks, sand dunes, open woods, grassy heathsAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
- Diet: CarnivorousNational Geographic: Hedgehog
- Size: 5 to 9 inches (head and body), 1 to 2 inches (tail)National Geographic: Hedgehog
- Weight: 14 to 39 ouncesNational Geographic: Hedgehog
- Life span: 10 years in captivityAfrican Wildlife Foundation: Hedgehog
- Predators: Birds of prey, jackals, wild dogsHedgehog Central: Hedgehogs In The Wild
- Gestation: Between 30 and 40 daysAfrican Wildlife Foundation: Hedgehog
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Physical Characteristics
A hedgehog is covered with grayish-brown fur under spines, which are actually strands of stiff, hollow hair that grow from follicles.Animal Corner: HedgehogsHedgehogs have strong forefeet and claws, which enables them to dig effectively.Animal Corner: Hedgehogs Their back claws are the same width but longer than their forefeet. The back claws only have 4 toes each, compared to 5 toes for the forefeet.Animal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
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Behavior
Hedgehogs are excellent swimmers and climbers. They may travel a couple hundred yards in a night and nest in brush or under rocks.Animal Diversity Web: Western European HedgehogWhen a hedgehog discovers an unfamiliar object, it will lick it repeatedly. The reason behind this behavior is unknown.African Wildlife Foundation: Hedgehog
Hedgehogs curl up into a ball with their spines extended when threatened, which protects them from most predators.African Wildlife Foundation: Hedgehog
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Classification
- Kingdom: AnimaliaAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
- Phylum: ChordataAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
- Class: MammaliaAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
- Order: ErinaceomorphaAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
- Family: ErinaceidaeAnimal Diversity Web: Western European Hedgehog
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@heatherknitz Love the hedgehogs. Michael Miller fabric will be releasing hedgehogs this spring! Can't wait.
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@amyhutch92 go to the international school for spies and hedgehogs!
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RT @DreamingSpain Sunday Pictures : Baby Hedgehogs http://bit.ly/38dddi Oh my! They are just beautiful!
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View All Hedgehogs Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionDo hedgehogs make good pets? (6 Answers)It looks like you've gotten most of the information you need but I'll give you my experience with my (roommate's) hedgehog. The first one she had, she was absolutely in ... read moreHas anyone tried Sonic the Hedgehog on iPhone yet? (1 Answer)I have, however it is not as interesting as playing on a normal game console. The thing that I dislike about the iphone Sonic game is that half the time ... read moreThere's something about Sonic the Hedgehog and Michael Jackson you don't know about. does anyone know? (1 Answer)it could be the fact that micheal jackson was labeled as one of the composer of some the music in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_The_Hedgehog_3 Look at the very right ... read moreTrying to get the kids to play Sonic Mega Collection Plus on ps2, but it keeps autoplaying? (2 Answers)The original Sonic the Hedgehog (and many other classic games on the genesis, and SNES) showed off gameplay when turned on. It's only when you press start did the actual ... read more
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