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Hedgehog spines are composed primarily of keratin, a resilient protein that provides strength and flexibility. The spines are rigid yet lightweight, allowing them to serve as both a defense mechanism and a means of camouflage. Additionally, the structure of the spines enables them to absorb impact, reducing injury during encounters with predators. Their pointed tips and interlocking arrangement enhance their effectiveness as a protective barrier.
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What animal lives in a desert but has spines?
Hedgehogs live in parts of the Sahara and have spines.
What are hedgehogs spines made out of?
Just normal bones
What mammals have spines which protect you from predator?
Hedgehogs and porcupines do
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 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!
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 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.
Why do hedgehogs have spines on their back?
to protect itself from creatures that could harm it.
Are hedgehogs' spines hairs?
Yes, hedgehog quills are modified hairs.
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
What are a hedgehogs spikes called?
hey its definetly pricks
