The Hedghog
Yeah, Its cute right .. What makes an Hedgehog special.. !) Lazy lads The hedgehog is nocturnal, coming out at night and spending the day sleeping in a nest under bushes or thick shrubs. . !!) Firewall.. Their coats are thick and spiny, providing them with a formidable defence against predators such as the fox. When they feel alarmed or intimidated, they will curl up into a spiny ball to protect its vulnerable stomach. !!!) Friendly Spines They have about 5000 spines. Each spine lasts about a year then drops out and a replacement grows. The spines are hollow and springy with a flexible neck and they are erected by muscles. At the base there is a smooth ball which bends on impact. !V) Vision 20/20 ? Not this time. Hedgehogs actually have poor eyesight. In turn, they rely majorly on hearing and smell. That's not so bad, look on the bright side, they are really great listeners. V) Quick Adults After four to seven ...