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🧠 Fun Facts to Make You Smarter!
- Hedgehogs have over 5,000 sharp spines on their backs to protect them from predators!
- When scared, they curl into a tight ball, making their spikes stick out in all directions.
- They are nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and come out at night.
- Hedgehogs have a great sense of smell and hearing, even though their eyesight is poor.
- They eat insects, worms, snails, and even small frogs—they are insectivores.
- Hedgehogs can hibernate in cold weather, lowering their body temperature to survive winter.
- They make snuffling and grunting sounds when they explore or search for food.
- Hedgehogs have tiny, strong legs and feet, which help them climb and dig.
- Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets, and they are born with soft, hidden spines.
- Some hedgehogs perform a strange behavior called self-anointing, where they spread saliva on their spines—scientists are still figuring out why!
📚 Word Boost – Learn Cool New Words
Spines – Sharp, stiff hairs or quills that protect an animal
Nocturnal – Active at night instead of during the day
Hoglet – A baby hedgehog
Hibernate – To sleep deeply for a long time in winter
Insectivore – An animal that mainly eats insects
Curl – To roll the body into a ball shape