Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs travel widely about their Habbitats. These familier mammals prefer the comfort of the Hedgerow. Hedgehogs can move speedily and defend thmselves at the same time. Hedgehogs have over five thousant spines. Hedgehogs curl themselves into a ball when they are attacked. Two pairs of muscles pull skin over head and bottom, while a further ring of muscle circles the spiny coat and contracts to enclose to feet, head and tail. Hedgehogs are probably around ten million years old, and has adapted to use man-made hedges as homes and motorways connecting food suplies. Hedgehogs keep most of their life a secret, only venturing after dark.



By Daniella