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to protect itself from creatures that could harm it.
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Why does hedgehogs have spines?
hedgehogs are mammals! and hair is what sets mammals from all animals. so yes they do fall out but they grow back. just like human hair and dogs sheding fur!
What animal lives in a desert but has spines?
Hedgehogs live in parts of the Sahara and have spines.
What is the body covering of hedgehogs?
The hedgehog's back is covered in sharp spines. If threatened, it will roll into a tight ball.
What mammals have spines which protect you from predator?
Hedgehogs and porcupines do
What are hedgehogs spines made out of?
Just normal bones
Do pandas have spines?
If you mean spinal columns, yes pandas have them. If you mean prickly spines, such as the porcupine or hedgehogs have, the answer is no.
Why do hedgehog have spins?
Hedgehogs have spines to protect themselves from predators and threats, when threatened they curl into a ball with their spines sticking out.
Are hedgehogs' spines hairs?
Yes, hedgehog quills are modified hairs.
Are hedgehogs related to porcupines?
No. Although they are both placental mammals, and both have sharp spines, porcupines are in the rodent family, but hedgehogs are not.
What do small hedgehogs look like?
Hedgehogs are very cute and when small have a round snout and white or brown fur. They have spines on their backs.
What does the spines do to a hedgehog?
the hedgehogs spines helps him defened himself (fox,wolves and other animals) xx xx thanxs for the question
Why do hedgehog has many sharp spines?
Hedgehogs have quills for protection against predators.
