As it turns out, hedgehogs are rather unusual creatures. Interesting facts about hedgehogs are multifaceted and varied. Many legends are associated with these animals, especially about their needles instead of wool. The eared hedgehog is mysterious. Interesting facts about him will interest and allow you to think. Read below the most interesting facts about hedgehogs.
1. These animals appeared on Earth about 15 million years ago.
2. They have about 10,000 needles on their bodies.
3. Needles on the hedgehog's body are renewed once every three years.
4. Needles grow on a hedgehog for about a year.
5. Facts from the life of hedgehogs also indicate that these animals have 36 teeth, which fall out by old age.
6. Hedgehogs are in hibernation for 128 days.
7. Many species of hedgehogs have a short tail.
8. The myth is that hedgehogs hunt mice. They will never be able to catch up with the mouse.
9. By their own nature, hedgehogs are slightly blind, but they distinguish colors very well.
10. In a situation of danger, they have the ability to curl up into a ball.
11. The most powerful and dangerous poisons, for example, arsenic, hydrocyanic acid and mercuric chloride, do not affect hedgehogs.
12. Hedgehogs are immune to the venom of vipers, although they do not hunt them.
13. The hedgehog easily contacts with other pets and is tamed to humans.
14 McDonald's fast food chain was to blame for the deaths of many hedgehogs. When these creatures licked the ice cream residue on the cups, their head got stuck in them.
15. Fried hedgehog is considered a traditional gypsy dish.
16. There are about 17 species of hedgehogs in the world.
17. Many ticks are attached to the needles of hedgehogs.
18. Introducing a hedgehog to a new scent is a funny phenomenon. First, the animal tastes the object by licking it, and then rubs the needles against it.
19. During hibernation, the hedgehog loses a large amount of its own weight, therefore, upon awakening, it begins to eat.
20. In a situation of serious danger, the hedgehog begins to defecate and roll out in its own feces.
21. Hedgehogs really like milk. It is for this reason that they often settle near the farm.
22. Hedgehogs have excellent hearing and smell.
23. These animals communicate with the help of a whistle.
24. When hedgehogs start to get angry, they grumble funny.
25. Pregnancy of a hedgehog lasts 7 weeks.
26. Hedgehogs are born completely blind and without needles.
27. The eyes of newborn hedgehogs open only on the 16th day.
28. These animals like to live alone.
29. Hedgehogs are afraid of water, but they know how to swim.
30. The hedgehog is an insectivorous animal.
31. There are more ticks on the body of a hedgehog than on any other animal.
32. The body temperature of a hedgehog is low, and it is only 2 degrees.
33. Hedgehogs see the world in colors.
34. Hedgehogs are not relatives of porcupines, despite their similarity in body structure.
35. Large hedgehogs live from 4 to 7 years, and small ones from 2 to 4 years.
36. Hedgehogs are not suicidal.
37. During the day, hedgehogs sleep more because they are considered nocturnal animals.
38. To survive hibernation, a hedgehog must weigh at least 500 grams.
39. A hedgehog covers a distance of 2 km per day.
40. Male hedgehogs never raise their own offspring.
41. Sensing a strong and pungent smell, the hedgehog begins to cover its own needles with saliva.
42. If danger arises, the hedgehog is able to eat its own offspring.
43. From November to March, hedgehogs are in hibernation and lose up to 40% of their own weight.
44. Hedgehogs have the ability to climb trees.
45. The spines of some hedgehogs can be poisonous.
46. More than fire, hedgehogs are afraid of water.
47. At one time, a female hedgehog gives birth to 3 to 5 hedgehogs.
48. In a hedgehog, the hind legs are longer than the front.
49. Hedgehogs have the ability to breathe 40 to 50 times in one minute.
50. The teeth of the hedgehog are quite sharp.
