The Adorable Hedgehog
by CHAN LEE PENG on Jun 08, 2009 with 44 Comments
This animal is cute but it’s a bit smelly. No matter how smelly it is, it’s one of the most adorable and interesting animals found on earth.
Hi, I’m a hedgehog, and my nickname is =^..^=. I’m going to tell you about my personal story. I snuffle and snort. You may not like me, but I like myself. This is a REAL LIFE of mine. People say that I’m smelly. Well, I do have smell and stinky….but strangely, humans like my little one.
When I was small, I looked like a tiny pink blob. My mom nursed me with love until I’m big enough to eat slugs.
My back is covered with prickly spines. Now, forget about my snuffle. Forget about my snort. And never mind of my unbearable smell. I’m CUTE, right?
I’m a prickly little wild animal and I’ve a close relationship with the mole. I live in many parts of the world, primarily in Britain. Do you know that our species is a superstar in a story of “The tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle”? In this story, my friend was described as a kind person. She took good care of Peter Rabbit and many other animals by washing their clothes. Today, I’m honored to have a place in Buckinghamshire which named on behalf of my species as St. Tiggywinkles. It’s a hospital that takes care for wildlife. The uncles and aunties at this hospital are very kind and helpful, because they nurse injured and sick animals with proper care and love. They’ve helped snakes, deer, birds, toads, hedgehogs and many other animals. When we, animals are healthy, they’ll put us back to the wild.
My spines are useful. They protect me from the attack of the enemies. I’m proud with my spines as they help me to survive in a competitive world.
Suppose that a hungry wolf is walking near me. This guy might want to eat me up. So, I’ll immediately roll up myself in a tight little ball. I’ll launch my “missile” by having my spines stick straight out all around. I’m pretty sure that Mr. fox can’t eat my prickly ball! If he tries to eat me, he’ll get a painful surprise!
I’ve a strange habit. If I find something interesting, or something with a new scent, I’ll lick the object until it foams at my mouth. Then, I’ll spread the foam all over my body. Why? It’s my secret. I can’t tell you.
I sleep all day. It’s my culture. That’s why you’ll see me curling up under bushes and hedgerows. I’ll wait the night falls patiently.
When the sun sinks, I’ll come out to hunt for food. I usually feed on insects, but my favorite snacks are slugs, worms, snails, and bird’s nest. Ssh…, be quiet! I found something there. Yummy, yummy! I’m ready to gobble up my favorite food, a snail. Don’t be surprise, my dear friend! I make a lot of noise while snuffling around to hunt for my food.
In order to search for food, sometimes I may have to walk a mile far. However, I seldom do this. I prefer to spend my whole life in the same area. I may even climb a wall, or any obstacles that block my path, and even swim across the water in search for food!
I took my first step here…but thing has changed…I’m still watching my legs…I hit the wall, I touch the sky, but disappointingly I can’t change what the world has changed ….I’m asking myself how long can I stay here…
I’m standing alone here. What do I suppose to do? Tell me, please!
I hate that I’m being imitated by any means.
Unlike other animals, I’m not afraid of people. Humans like to put me in their palms, under their legs, and some even place me on their beds.
I like to spend my time eating as much as I could, particularly during the autumn. I’ve to fill my stomach with adequate amount of body fat before the arrival of the winter. This is important to help me survive in an extreme cold weather.
Sometimes, I like to play with a dandelion. It’s so fragrant! I like this amazing smell! Haha…I’m also enjoying the smell of your smelly sneakers!
When winter arrives, I must “die temporally” or scientist says “hibernate”. So, I’ll build up my lovely home with dry leaves, before having myself curling up in a ball shape. During this period, I’ll sleep just like I’ve died because my body temperature will drop. At the same time, my breathing will be slowed down or even nothing. I’ll once wake up again when the winter had passed and the warm spring has arrived. Waking up with an empty stomach, I’ll feel VERY HUNGRY. And here comes my strange habit- snuffling around for my BIG MEAL.
Now, you can read more of my content at ScienceQuest. Take care and have a nice day 
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Deep Blue | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Really amusing story about the hedgehog my friend. For awhile I had been thinking if they could really talk since the accounts does appear to have been an average hedgehog’s way of thinking. I wonder how are they related to the groundhog. You see I kinda like Bill Murray’s Ground Hog Day with Andie Mc Dowell. Regards and I can’t wait for more from you now that you’re back.
CHAN LEE PENG | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
There’s one picture missing here, and I’ve submitted a fix.
Dr Shalini Kapoor Kad | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
As usual very impressive work Chan, I simply loved reading it.
Christine Ramsay | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
I love the way you wrote this piece, Chan. Children, especially, would love to read this. A wonderful description.
Christine
Unofre Pili | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
It’s so entertainingly written. Children would love this very well.
BC Doan | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Very interesting story! I like all the pictures, but I’m not sure about having a hedgehog as pet!
clay hurtubise | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
OMG! Such cute pics! Never thought of hedgehogs like that.
Thanks,
clay
papaleng | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
nice to see you back, Chan. and what a way to make my day with this very interesting article about this cute creature,
Sheila M | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Such a wonderful piece ~ love the way it was written!
C Jordan | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Well written. I did not know that you were a hedgehog Chan
Mr Ghaz | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Excellent post!!..very interesting piece..I really enjoyed it..wonderful read and stunning pics too..Thanx for sharing..
Joe Dorish | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Great article Chan and hedgehogs are kinda cute.
Street Smart | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
wow, interesting information. love the way its written.
Jenny Heart | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Wecome back! You just made me a want you to read another one like this. I do click the like botton. More!
Kate Smedley | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Great to see you back Chan my friend, wonderful article on hedgehogs, I love the way you told it and the pictures are so cute!!
Swapna P | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
nice information, cute pics…
Alexa Gates | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
great information! I like how you put it so that the Hedgehog was telling you the story of his life! I learned a lot today! Thanks!
estrella 2008 | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Esta super este articulo amigo saludos y felicidades desde México.
Jamie Myles | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Wonderfully informative. Love the pctures.
jedopi | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
These pictures are so cute! I think hedgehogs look adorable but I must say they have a lot of very odd habits. My daughter got to hold one a few years ago at a friends house and she thought he was very sweet. She said that his prickles didn’t hurt at all. Do they make good pets, I wonder?
Hugo La Rosa | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Hi there! This a nice and cute article. I see you came back to Triond. Me too, and I feel strangely happy because of it.
Thank you.
Ruby Hawk | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
You have an interesting subject and an educational paper. Way to go Chan Lee.
CA Johnson | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
This is great, Chan. This is a great and entertaining way to educate us about hedgehogs.
Casey Mack | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
NIcely done. Your story illuminates the pics very well. And, who could not enjoy reading of seeing pics of something so cute?
valli | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
Interesting read and nice images.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
This was a very educational article, with great photo.
I enjoying reading about these creators, and their life.
Kheng | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
This is a lovely article and I enjoy the photographs very much. The hedgehogs are so cute!
amilia snow | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
cute! but i nvr touched one before….
lowellpendon | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
the photography is great, amazing shots, good work and the article speaks for itself as well
goodselfme | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
Truly loveable looking pet like creature. So well composed write to make it totally wonderful
Eunice Tan | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
So adorable. In my country the hedgehog is cute but not as pretty as in your pictures.
Juhls | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
This is soooo cute. Love the pictures. And now I’d like to add a hedgehog to my wishlist of animals!
Hazel Crowther | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
This is so so nice, it made me feel all warm inside, thank you for making me smile.
PR Mace | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
How wonderfully different. Glad to see you back,my friend.
lindalulu | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
Awww…so cute! Great article Chan…
Judy Sheldon | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
Chan, this is adorable. I must share this with the grands. I note that your click/comment ratio has improved.
HelloSiti | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
I think the word “I” there is not for Chan Lee Peng.
Jaison | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Really cute. Dugg it, Liked it and Stumbled it
rizzei | Jun 11, 2009 | Reply
really cute! not only the hedgehog but also the story! you wrote this post in it’s own point of view:) love it:)
swatilohani | Jun 17, 2009 | Reply
great pic
Monica Sappleton | Jun 18, 2009 | Reply
Very cute, like Christine said; this a wonderful piece for the kids as you use the writing to put yourself in the like of the hedgehog.
Monica.
Uma Shankari | Jun 18, 2009 | Reply
Cute pictures, information put in such a wonderful easy-to-read and interesting way.
bebesaleha | Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
Me and mydad jst cant stop laughing giggling looking at all the pictures…super duper cute.Thank you Chan for making me and mydad happy today.A stunning beautiful story for children.
Crousi-fondant | Jan 17, 2010 | Reply
J’adore , trop mignon <3