In The Wild
True or false: Hedgehogs live in groups in the wild
False
True
In the medieval times, people believed that hedgehogs carried ____ on their quills
Fruit
True or false: Hedgehogs are vocal pets
False
How does a hedgehog use its quills to communicate?
Moves them up or down depending on mood
Name an animal that hunts hedgehogs
Badgers, hawks, owls, foxes
Why do hedgehogs have a soft belly with no quills?
So they don't poke themself in the face while rolling up in defense
What species of hedgehog is kept as a pet in America?
African Pygmy
Name a sense that a hedgehog uses to recognize their owner
Hearing, smell
Why does a hedgehog have a wet nose?
To smell better
How many species of hedgehog are there?
17
A female hedgehog can have how many hoglets?
2-10
When did hedgehogs become pets in America?
1980s
What can you provide a pet hedgehog for entertainment?
Tunnels, cat toys, dig box, tug toy, plushies
What colors can hedgehogs see?
Cream and brown
What is a change that happens in the body during hibernation?
Low body temperature
Slow breathing and heart rate
Reduced metabolic activity
How do hedgehogs release body heat?
They sweat
Name a state where it is illegal to own a hedgehog
California; Georgia; Hawaii; New York City; Omaha, Nebraska; and Washington, D.C
Name the supply that is most important to have for a hedgehog's cage that keeps them healthy
Heat, heating lamp or pad
What is it called when a hedgehog spits out a scent on their quills?
Anointing
Name a country where wild hedgehogs live
Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa
What are hedgehog quills made from?
Keratin
Hedgehogs have been part of ____ culture for centuries
British
What is a hedgehog's lifespan?
3-4 years
What group is the hedgehog part of?
Erinaceidae