PRINTERS TRAY 'HEDGEHOG'S'

PRINTERS TRAY 'HEDGEHOG'

One of a collection of British Wildlife figures the 'HEDGEHOG'  beautifully presented resting on a bank of grass which is on a black plinth.  Size height 4cm x 5.1/2cm approx.

Hedgehogs are the only British mammal with spines. When threatened they will roll into a tight ball with the spines providing sharp protection from predators. Young hedgehogs are born with soft spines under the skin to protect mum, with a second set of spines emerging within days. One peculiarity to all hedgehogs is the way they cover their spines in foamy saliva, the reason why they do this remains a mystery although it has been suggested it might be a sexual attractant, or be used to reduce parasites, or as additional protection. Hedgehogs aren't fussy when it comes to food: worms, slugs, frogs and even bird eggs can be taken during a two kilometre nightly forage.