A hedgehog got its name because of its peculiar foraging habits. They root through hedges and other undergrowth in search of their favorite food – small creatures such as insects, worms, centipedes, snails, mice, frogs, and snakes. As it moves through the hedges it emits pig-like grunts — thus, the name hedgehog.
How to identify a hedgehog boy fro a girl
A hedgehog boy have a bellybutton you just need to look under it and you will see, now a girl hedgehog have something like a tail. But when you are unidentified him or her just go to a vet to make sure .
Why do they roll up to a ball
The reason that hedgehogs roll up in a ball is the same reason that turtles will pull their appendages into their shells — protection. When they are frightened, or annoyed, hedgehogs will roll into a ball so that an predator will feel the full brunt of its sharp spines and will then leave the hedgehog alone.
Why do they look so cute you ask, well i have an answer, do you want to know? Well they are cute, because god wanted the to be.