Hedgehog Cuddlekins Cuddly Toy

Product Description

Measures 30cm Plush fake fur Stuffed toy medium firm to touch Suitable for ages 3 years & up A soft toy Hedgehog makes a great gift for British Wildlife fans. This prickly little guy looks very realistic with the clever use of different materials for his body & spines. Physical Characteristics Hedgehogs have a coat of stiff, sharp spines. If attacked they will curl into a prickly & unappetizing ball that deters most predators. They usually sleep in this position during the day & awaken to search for food at night. While on the hunt, they rely upon their senses of hearing & smell because their eyesight is weak.

Size: Head & body, 13 to 30 cm with a tail of 3 to 5 cm. Hedgehogs weigh between 397 & 1, 106 g. Habitat There are some 15 species of hedgehog in Europe, Asia, & Africa. Hedgehogs have also been introduced into nontraditional ranges such as New Zeal&. They normally occupy hedgerows & are common garden creatures. Behaviour The hedgehog was named because of its peculiar foraging methods. These animals root through hedges & other undergrowth in search of the small creatures that compose the bulk of their diet, & as a hedgehog picks its way through the hedges it emits piglike grunts! Hedgehogs hibernate in colder climates. In deserts, they sleep through heat & drought in a similar process called aestivation. They remain active all year in more temperate locations. Breeding Hedgehogs are solitary animals that typically couple only for mating. Hedgehog mothers have also been known to eat their young if the nest is disturbed, though they sometimes simply move them to a new nest. Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets! Diet A hedgehog's diet is made up of insects, worms, centipedes, snails, mice, frogs, & snakes. Strange & Interesting Facts The Hedgehog is known as the "gardener's friend" as it will eat slugs, beetles, caterpillars.