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 weeks, piglets are on their own. At nine to 11 months they are fully mature and will live three to eight years in the wild or up to 10 years in captivity, according to the San Diego Zoo.


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