i want a hedgehog

Thursday, July 13, 2006

thanks to huiling, who has successfully converted me into a hedgehog lover...

Now, what exactly is a hedgehog? To put it simply, and to quote my dad, a hedgehog is just a small little animal that lives in a hedge.

And as huiling has explained, a hedgehog does not equal to a porcupine!

Hedgehogs have modified hairs on their neck and back called quills. These quills are not barbed like a porcupine, as many people assume. Hedgehogs cannot "throw" their quills, either. Their quills feel somewhat like a rough scrub brush.

A baby hedgehog = hoglet

And remember i used to have a virtual pet, pokey? Yes! pokey!




I want a domesticated african hedgehog, which has a nice white belly:)








african hedgehog

And guess what? Hedgehogs help to control insect and vermin populations. They show a high tolerance to toxins, both natural and human-made. They have been known to consume many animals whose toxins could be fatal to humans including certain beetles, wasps, bees, and venomous snakes.
wow! they actually eat venomous snakes? Cool! i going to bring it along for trekking and camping!