Hedgehog Behavior and Care

This video provides an engaging overview of hedgehogs, covering their types, habitats, diet, and behaviors. It explains how hedgehogs got their name, their defense mechanisms, and their suitability as pets. The video also delves into hedgehog reproduction, unique behaviors like anointing, and hibernation habits, offering a comprehensive look at these fascinating creatures.

Which species of hedgehog is most commonly kept as a pet?

• African Pygmy Hedgehog

• Long-eared Hedgehog

• Four-toed Hedgehog

• European Hedgehog

Why did the hedgehog get its name?

• Because it is a type of pig

• Because it is found in hedges only

• Because it lives in gardens and makes pig-like grunts

• Because it has spines like a hedge

What is the primary function of a hedgehog's quills?

• To serve as armor

• To help them swim

• To attack predators

• To attract mates

Where do hedgehogs prefer to sleep during the day?

• In water

• On tree branches

• In nests or under bushes

• In open fields

Why might it be illegal to keep a hedgehog as a pet in some parts of the United States?

• They are endangered

• They require special care

• They are too noisy

• They are dangerous

What is a baby hedgehog called?

• Pup

• Kit

• Cub

• Hoglet

What do hedgehogs primarily eat in the wild?

• Birds

• Fruits and vegetables

• Creepy crawly invertebrates

• Fish

What is the term for the hedgehog's behavior of licking a new object and rubbing the frothy saliva on its spines?

• Self-cleaning

• Self-anointing

• Self-grooming

• Self-defense

What sound might a hedgehog make when it is frightened?

• Whistling

• Chirping

• Hissing

• Barking

During which months do hedgehogs typically hibernate?

• September to November

• June to August

• October to April

• May to July