Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are mammals  and they are nocturnal.

Hedgehogs are covered in sharp spines. They have up to seven thousand sharp spines. They have corse grey and brown  fur on their bellies.
They eat, beetles, caterpillars, earthworms, slugs and  snails.

These mammals move by walking and crawling.

Hedgehogs build nests under piles of leaves and branches  in compost heaps under bushes and they build nests in the grass.

Hedgehogs live for about 2 years in the wild and up to 14  years in a Hedgehog friendly garden. Baby Hedgehogs are called hoglets  and is born in litters like cats and dogs.

Hedgehogs hibernates in the cold winter months.

By  Olivia