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