Hedgehog

A hedgehog is a type of spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae. In total, there are 17 species in the hedgehog family, and they are common in New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The name Hedgehog has its origins from around 1450, and comes from the fact that they both like to hang out in hedgerows and have a pig-like snout.

About Hedgehog

The easiest way to identify a hedgehog is by its spines. The spines are hollow hairs made stiff with keratin, the same stuff that makes up fingernails and hair. The spines are not poisonous or very sharp, unlike a porcupine. When a hedgehog is in danger, they will roll up in a ball with the spines pointing out.

Hedgehogs are omnivores and like to eat anything from berries, grass roots and melons to bird eggs, snakes, and insects. Hedgehogs are nocturnal and sleep for long periods during the daytime. After rainstorms, you will find them hunting for earthworms at night. They are also good for garden pest control.

Hedgehogs gestate for 35 to 60 days, depending on the species. Newborn litters average 3-4 for larger species, to 5-6 for smaller. Larger species have an average lifespan of 4-7 years living in the wild and the smaller average 2-4 years. In captivity, the lifespan nearly doubles due to the lack of predators.

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