The Real HedgeHog Highway
This fictional story is based on real events in the UK, where people created paths and openings in garden walls and provided food and houses for the local hedgehog population to help preserve the lives of these fascinating animals. This great example of people working to live alongside the local wildlife inspired the authors to create this fun children’s story.
Fun Facts
Hedgehogs are nocturnal. (active at night)
A baby hedgehog is called a Hoglet.
Hedgehog spines are made of keratin (like your fingernails) and are not poisonous or barbed.
Hedgehogs roll into a spiny ball when threatened.
Hedgehogs are vocal with a variety of grunts, snuffles, and squeals.