Hedgehog
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European Hedgehog
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- For the fictional video game character, see Sonic the Hedgehog
A hedgehog is a small mammal. It has spines on its back. There are hedgehogs in Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. When attacked or threatened, it curls into a ball. Hedgehogs eat insects, snails, frogs and toads, snakes, bird eggs, carrion, mushrooms, berries, melons and watermelons. Sometimes, hedgehogs will forage for earthworms, after rainstorms.