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Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are small mammals that primarily feed on insects. Their body is covered with spines which offer them protection against predators. When threatened, they coil into a ball and the soften body parts are covered by the spines. When the name hedgehog is mentioned or a picture is shown, people usually confuse it with two other mammals: the porcupine (also has protective spines) and the pangolin (also able to form protective coils).


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