Hedgehogs do not have periods like humans. Instead, female hedgehogs follow a different reproductive system called an estrous cycle. This is one of the biggest reasons many pet owners get confused when they notice behavior changes in their hedgehog. It can look like something similar to a menstrual cycle, but it is completely different in…
Yes hedgehogs do have teeth and they play an important role in how these small animals survive. At first hedgehogs may look soft slow and harmless. But their mouths tell a different story. They have a full set of small sharp teeth designed for eating insects, worms and other tiny creatures. These teeth help them…
Yes, hedgehogs do have tails. The surprising part is how small they are. Most people never notice them at all. That is why many think hedgehogs have no tail. A hedgehog’s tail is hidden under its spines and fur. It is very short compared to most animals. In some species it is only a small…
Yes hedgehogs do have quills. These quills are one of the most important and unique features of their body. At first glance hedgehogs may look soft and harmless. But when they feel danger their body changes in an instant. The soft looking animal turns into a small spiky ball covered in sharp quills. This simple…
Hedgehogs are not rodents. They do not belong to the Rodentia order. Instead they are part of the Erinaceidae family and are classified under the order Eulipotyphla. At first glance hedgehogs may look similar to small rodents because of their size and shape. But their biology tells a very different story. They have different teeth…
Yes hedgehogs are nocturnal animals. They stay active during the night and sleep for most of the day. When the sun goes down a hedgehog begins its real life. It slowly wakes up and starts exploring its surroundings. It searches for food like insects worms and small invertebrates. The darkness gives it comfort and safety…