How to Identify and Classify Hedgehogs - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary identifying feature of a hedgehog?
A) Quills
B) Scales
C) Fur
D) Feathers
  • 2. Which continent is NOT native to hedgehogs?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 3. What is a baby hedgehog called?
A) Calf
B) Pup
C) Hoglet
D) Kit
  • 4. What is the typical diet of a hedgehog in the wild?
A) Insects and invertebrates
B) Seeds and nuts
C) Fruits and vegetables
D) Fish
  • 5. What is the main defense mechanism of a hedgehog?
A) Spitting
B) Biting
C) Running away
D) Rolling into a ball
  • 6. Which of these is a common species of hedgehog found in Europe?
A) African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
B) Indian Hedgehog (Paraechinus micropus)
C) Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus)
D) European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
  • 7. What is 'anointing' behavior in hedgehogs?
A) Digging burrows
B) Marking territory with urine
C) Hibernating
D) Producing foamy saliva and spreading it on their quills
  • 8. What is the conservation status of the European Hedgehog in some regions?
A) Extinct
B) Vulnerable
C) Endangered
D) Least Concern
  • 9. Hedgehogs belong to which order?
A) Erinaceomorpha
B) Primates
C) Rodentia
D) Carnivora
  • 10. How many species of hedgehogs are there approximately?
A) 17
B) 50
C) 100
D) 5
  • 11. Which of these senses is NOT well-developed in hedgehogs?
A) Hearing
B) Smell
C) Sight
D) Touch
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of a hedgehog in the wild?
A) 1 year
B) 20+ years
C) 2-5 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 13. What type of habitat do hedgehogs typically prefer?
A) Rainforests
B) Arctic tundra
C) Deserts
D) Woodland edges and gardens
  • 14. Are hedgehogs diurnal or nocturnal?
A) Crepuscular
B) Arboreal
C) Diurnal
D) Nocturnal
  • 15. What does a hedgehog's scientific name, *Erinaceus*, mean?
A) Hedgehog
B) Night hunter
C) Forest dweller
D) Spiny one
  • 16. Which of these is a threat to hedgehog populations?
A) Protected nesting sites
B) Increased rainfall
C) Habitat loss
D) Abundant food sources
  • 17. What is the function of a hedgehog's quills?
A) Flight
B) Regulating body temperature
C) Protection from predators
D) Attracting mates
  • 18. Which hedgehog species is commonly kept as a pet?
A) Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus)
B) Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis)
C) European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
D) African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
  • 19. What is the approximate number of quills on an adult hedgehog?
A) 10,000-12,000
B) 5,000-7,000
C) 1,000-2,000
D) 100-500
  • 20. What helps hedgehogs to navigate their environment?
A) Sense of smell
B) Excellent eyesight
C) Magnetic field detection
D) Echolocation
  • 21. What is torpor in hedgehogs?
A) A defense mechanism against ants
B) A state of decreased physiological activity, shorter than hibernation
C) A hunting strategy
D) A type of mating ritual
  • 22. Which family do hedgehogs belong to?
A) Canidae
B) Felidae
C) Erinaceidae
D) Ursidae
  • 23. What is the key difference between a hedgehog and a porcupine?
A) Porcupines are smaller than hedgehogs
B) Hedgehog quills are shorter and don't detach easily
C) Porcupines are nocturnal
D) Hedgehogs are herbivores
  • 24. Which of the following poses a danger to hedgehogs in urban areas?
A) Garden netting
B) Bird feeders
C) Compost heaps
D) Log piles
  • 25. What is a group of hedgehogs called?
A) An array
B) A herd
C) A pack
D) A prickle
  • 26. What is the primary food source for hedgehogs preparing for hibernation?
A) Berries
B) Seeds
C) Insects
D) Roots
  • 27. How do hedgehogs use their nose?
A) To find food
B) To defend themselves
C) To communicate with each other
D) To regulate their body temperature
  • 28. Which of the following is a sign that a hedgehog needs help?
A) Building a nest in a safe place
B) Being active during the day
C) Rolling into a ball when approached
D) Searching for food in the garden
  • 29. What is a common parasite that affects hedgehogs?
A) Leeches
B) Earthworms
C) Bees
D) Ticks
  • 30. What should you NOT give a hedgehog to eat or drink?
A) Cow's milk
B) Water
C) Cat food
D) Cooked chicken
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