Fun Facts about Hedgehogs

A GROUP OF HEDGEHOGS IS CALLED AN "ARRAY." 

But it doesn't come up much, since hedgehogs are solitary creatures who usually come together only to mate.

HEDGEHOGS ARE ILLEGAL IN SOME PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES

These include Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and New York City and Washington, D.C. In some areas, like Maine, you need permits in order to own one.

A HEDGEHOG HAS BETWEEN 5000 AND 7000 QUILLS

 Muscles along the animal's back can raise and lower the quills to respond to threatening situations.

THERE ARE 17 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF HEDGEHOG, NONE OF WHICH ARE NATIVE TO AMERICA

 Australia also has no indigenous hedgehogs; the hedgies in New Zealand were introduced by humans.

HEDGEHOGS RELY ON HEARING AND SMELL BECAUSE THEY HAVE VERY POOR EYESIGHT

And even their limited sight is best in the dark as an adaption to their nocturnal lifestyle.