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Bookmark or Share- Hedgehog - National Geographic KidsHedgehog. Hedgehogs have prickly spines everywhere except on their face, legs, and bellies. By curling into a tight ball and tucking in their heads, tail, and legs, they protect the parts of...
- Hedgehogs: Facts, Characteristics, Behavior, Diet - Animal VividThe hedgehog is a mammal in the family Erinaceidae from the order Eulipotyphla. It is well known for the spikes on its back, though it isn’t the only animal with this feature. These spines are defensive tactics against predators, as this animal’s size makes it an easy target for bigger predators.
- Top 10 facts about Hedgehogs - WWFDiscover more about Hedgehogs, and the issues and threats they are facing. 1. They are pretty widespread and sociable. There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the UK they can live in a variety of habitats including woodland, farmland, parks and gardens.
- Hedgehog - Facts and Beyond - Biology DictionaryThe hedgehog is a small mammal covered in spines, estimated to have evolved approximately 15 million years ago! It is an insectivore that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The hedgehog has also been introduced to New Zealand, where it is considered to be a pest. The hedgehog is a prickly little animal that has spines covering its back.
- Hedgehogs - The Basic FactsEveryone is sure to know what a hedgehog looks like. The hedgehog’s back and sides are covered in 25mm (1 inch) long spines (which are really modified hairs). These are absent from the face, chest, belly, throat and legs which are covered with a coarse, grey-brown fur. There are approximately 5,000/7,000 spines on an average adult hedgehog.
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