Hedgehog
(Erinaceus europaeus)
Hedgehogs have brown fur with yellow tipped spines and a small pointed face. They feed on insects, especially slugs, beetles and worms.
Discover: Hedgehog
If given the chance hedgehogs will also eat amphibians and eggs of ground nesting birds.
An individual hedgehog has around 7000 spines made from adapted hair.
Can you spot: Hedgehogs can mainly be spotted between April and October when they’re not hibernating in their winter nests.
Did you know: Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant. To help support local hedgehogs, you can try putting out some meat-based cat or dog food and a shallow water dish, but leave the milk in the fridge!
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