The most interesting thing about hedgehogs Bashny.Net

Hedgehogs look cute and harmless, so many people want to take them home. About why it is not worth doing, will be explained later. Also there are facts that indicate that a hedgehog is unique and not such a simple animal as many think.

Zawitkowski is the perfect protection from creatures that would like to taste the meat of a hedgehog. Also, the hedgehog with the purpose of self-defense is rolled into a tight ball. He is assisted by the circular and longitudinal muscles of the back. Unfortunately, it not always saves a hedgehog from the attack. For example, Fox, which is the main enemy "prickly", is able to move in on his victim to the pond and drown it before eating.





The long-eared hedgehog can not rolled into a ball, however, is protected from enemies with a quick run and a threatening hiss.

In nature there are urchins with poisonous needles. But the animal itself does not produce the poison, and "borrows" it from the toads, which produce Otradnoe substance.





Hedgehog indifferent to the bite of a Viper. The neutral body of the animal reacts to the rattlesnake venom. The life of a hedgehog is also not threatened by the opium, arsenic and hydrocyanic acid.

Contrast temperatureprofiles is the fact that during activity the body temperature of an animal is equal to 34 degrees Celsius. But if the "prickly" was asleep, his flesh becomes almost ice cold.





In sleep the body temperature of the hedgehog is just 2 degrees Celsius!

Senyei sees far is imperfect, but, unlike most animals, is able to distinguish colors.





Also kompensiruet poor eyesight excellent sense of smell and hearing.

It is safe!Somehow there is a perception that a seemingly harmless hedgehog hunts serpents and mice, and ruthlessly milk the cow milk. The truth in this is still there. For example, the animal eats snakes, but not to hunt them. To catch mice, he can not, as they are very quick.





It is a mistake to think that "prickly" is a parasite on cattle and goats. The animal likes milk, but get it can not. But if a treat fell on the ground after milking the cows, the hedgehog will immediately catch the smell and come running for a treat. That is why the "spiky" prefer to live near farms and households.

Detenyshei carries the pregnancy for about 7 weeks. The number of pups in a single litter is 5-8 individuals. Animals breed annually. The crumbs are born completely blind. Their body has pink color, and on the back is missing the needle.

However, a few hours after the birth of the "protection" begins to grow. At the age of two weeks hoglets are finally open my eyes, it is also typical for kittens and puppies.





Finally, and most importantly – why the hedgehog can not live under the same roof with a man? Everything is simple – life in captivity is detrimental to the "prickly". In addition, the hedgehog is a carrier of ticks, which cause great harm to human health, and sometimes life threatening!





The best of care from the people will be a saucer with a drink of milk.published

 

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Source: mif-facts.com.ua