Interesting facts to know about HEDGEHOGS

Hedgehogs have around 5,000 to 7,000 quills.

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They can run up to 6 feet per second. These are called speedy little things.

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Hedgehogs are immune to many toxins, including snake venom.

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They have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell and hearing.

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Each hedgehog has a unique pattern of quills.

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They communicate through a variety of sounds, including snuffles, grunts, and hisses.

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They practice self anointing, where they produce frothy saliva and spread it on their quills.

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