How much do you really know about hedgehogs? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about hedgehogs
What does a hedgehog do when it feels scared?✅ Curls into a spiny ballA hedgehog curls into a tight ball so its sharp spines protect its soft belly.
What strange thing does a hedgehog do when it smells something new?✅ It spreads foamy spit on its spinesA hedgehog makes foamy spit and spreads it on its spines — this is called 'self-anointing.'
Why does a pet hedgehog need a warm room?✅ If too cold it may try to hibernate, which is dangerousIf a hedgehog gets too cold it may try to hibernate, which can be dangerous, so its room must stay warm.
What kind of food do pet hedgehogs eat?✅ High-protein food plus some insectsHedgehogs eat high-protein food, like quality cat food, plus a few insects.
When are hedgehogs awake and exploring?✅ At nightHedgehogs are nocturnal, so they sleep during the day and explore at night.
Do pet hedgehogs need a friend to live with?✅ No, they live alonePet hedgehogs are happy living alone and don't need a buddy.
What's the best way to handle a new hedgehog?✅ Scoop gently with both hands and be patientScoop a hedgehog gently with both hands; it may curl up at first but relaxes with patient daily handling.
What kind of hedgehog is usually kept as a pet?✅ The African pygmy hedgehogPet hedgehogs are usually African pygmy hedgehogs, which are small and curious.
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