In The Wild
True or false: Hedgehogs live in groups in the wild
False
True or false: Hedgehog have more teeth than humans
True
In the medieval times, people believed that hedgehogs carried ____ on their quills
Fruit
True or false: Hedgehogs are vocal pets
False
What does Donut primarily eat?
Cat kibble
Name an animal that hunts hedgehogs
Badgers, hawks, owls, foxes
Why does a hedgehog have a wet nose?
To smell better
When did hedgehogs become pets in America?
1980s
Name a sense that a hedgehog uses to recognize their owner
Hearing, smell
What is Donut’s favourite treat?
Dried salmon!
How many species of hedgehog are there?
17
How many hoglet can a female hedgehog have in a litter?
2-10
Name a state where it is illegal to own a hedgehog
California; Georgia; Hawaii; New York City; Omaha, Nebraska; and Washington, D.C
What can you provide a pet hedgehog for entertainment?
Tunnels, cat toys, dig box, tug toy, plushies
What are Donut’s two main qualities (personality traits)?
Curious and sassy
What is it safe for hedgehogs to do it the wild, but dangerous for them to do in captivity as it may kill them?
Hibernate
How do hedgehogs release body heat?
They sweat
How long ago were findings of the first hedgehog relatives discovered by humans?
125 million years ago
True or false: hedgehogs are lactose intolerant.
True!
What species of hedgehog is Donut?
African Pygmy
Name a country where wild hedgehogs live in the wild
Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa
What is it called when a hedgehog spits out a scent on their quills?
Anointing
What previous name did hedgehogs have? (think spikey underwater creature)
Urchins
What is a hedgehog's lifespan?
3-4 years
What is the secret weapon to get Donut to calm down?
My electric toothbrush!