The African Pygmy Hedgehog
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Environment
adaptations
Due to these environmental factors, hedgehogs have had to accommodate to the adaptations of...
Ability to roll into a ball
Secured spines that point upwards when threatened
Long snout for strong sense of smell
Larger ears for intensified hearing
Partial color eyesight
A nocturnal lifestyle
Some environmental factors that contributed to the selection of the African Pygmy Hedgehog are...
Difficulties to find food easily
Overwhelming amount of predators
Extreme temperature differences