Hedgehog

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Hedgehogs

Where do hedgehogs live: they can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand. They live in savannas, forests, deserts, scrublands and gardens.

What type of food do they eat: eat insects, slugs, baby mice, frogs, fish, worms, small snakes, eggs, and even fruit.

Where do hedgehogs hibernate: a log pile, under a shed, leaves, or in a compost heap.

Facts:

  • A Hedgehog has between 5000 and 7000 quills.

  • Hedgehogs rely on hearing and smell because they have bad eyesight.

  • Hedgehogs are between 7-19 inches and 1-3 pounds

  • Hedgehogs can live to 2-5 years