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