Hedgehog Facts and Questions

What is a male hedgehog called?

• Boar

• Buck

• Stag

• Ram

What is a female hedgehog called?

• Sow

• Doe

• Ewe

• Hen

What is a baby hedgehog called?

• Hoglet

• Pup

• Kitten

• Cub

How many spines does a hedgehog have?

• 5,000 - 7,000

• 500 - 1,000

• 10,000 - 12,000

• 1,000 - 2,000

Do hedgehogs have good eyesight?

• No, not particularly.

• Yes, they have excellent eyesight.

• They can see in complete darkness.

• Their eyesight is better than most animals.

What sound does a hedgehog make?

• Grunting and snuffling

• Barking

• Mooing

• Chirping

How do hedgehogs find food under the hedges?

• By using a strong sense of smell and hearing to locate prey.

• By climbing trees to spot food from above.

• By digging deep tunnels to trap insects.

• By waiting for food to fall from the hedges.

Why do hedgehogs sleep in a ball?

• For protection against predators.

• To keep themselves cool.

• To attract mates.

• To find food easily.

How many different types of hedgehogs are there?

• 19 species

• 7 species

• 25 species

• 12 species

Where in the UK do hedgehogs live?

• Woodlands, farmland, parks, and gardens.

• Deserts and sand dunes.

• Mountain peaks and cliffs.

• Urban skyscrapers and office buildings.