
Nature Facts
Hedgehogs
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Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Hedgehog Facts:
They will curl into a ball to protect themselves.
They can live an average of 4-7 years.
Hedgehogs have a natural immunity against some snake venom!
The have an average of 6000 spines! They are mostly hollow, made of keratin (like a turtle shell) with complex chambers which make them very light but very strong.
A group of hedgehogs is called an “array.” But they are shy pets that live alone.
Hedgehogs make a lot of noises, they huff, and cry and make grunting noises like pigs. Hence their name.
They are only allowed in some states as pets. They can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand.