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