Wild hedgehog is one of the second-class protected animals 136 species, which is protected by law. This species has been listed in the List of Terrestrial Wild Animals under National Key Protection or with Important Economic and Scientific Research Value issued by the State Forestry Administration of China in August, 2000 1.
The main food of hedgehog is ants and termites, as well as insects, pupae, mice and snakes, so hedgehog is an animal beneficial to human beings. Hedgehogs also eat birds, eggs, frogs, lizards and occasionally crops. ?
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Hedgehogs begin to mate and give birth in April every year, giving birth to 1-2, 3-6 each. Every spring after hibernation, hedgehogs look for mates. Before the female hedgehog accepts the courtship, the male hedgehog will stay with her for several hours, and then it will complete its mission.
The female hedgehog began to look for a safe and quiet place as a nest for herself and her baby hedgehog born 30 days later. The hair on the newborn's back is sparse and soft, and there is no vision for the first two weeks after birth, but it can gradually harden into thorns after a few days. After 4-8 weeks of breastfeeding, the female hedgehog will teach it how to eat.
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