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How does a hedgehog escape from predators?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/15/2022

Hedgehogs have two responses; the most usual for them is to curl up in a ball and wait the predator out, as they can't eat a hedgie when it's rolled up. The second is to run; they're surprisingly fast!

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

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spikes

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to protect themslfe

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