1. By Georgia Grant
Hedgehogs

2. Defense
Hedgehogs normally poke out their spikes out when they feel threatened or afraid. This normally scares away the predator and leaves the hedgehog safe once again.

3. A Hedgehogs Diet
Hedgehogs like to eat bugs , cat food, fruit ,and freeze dried mealworms. Hedgehogs also drink water.

4. Some Fun Facts About Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are nocturnal and live in Europe
 An  African pigmy hedgehog is actually not a type of breed of hedgehog the breeders just forgot the original name .
Hedgehogs normally live up to 12 years in age.
Sometimes you can even hand feed your own hedgehog 
Hedgehogs have bad eyesight so they mainly rely on their hearing and smell.