Hedgehogs 101

Here are some things to know about hedgehogs.

1. Hedgehogs are not related to porcupines. They are actually most closely related to the mole.
2. Hedgehogs are nocturnal.
3. Hedgehogs do not "throw" their quills, meaning that if you are pricked by a quill it does not detach itself from the little hedgies body. Instead that have two muscles, one on either side of their body, that they use to "stand up" their quills when they are frightened.

                                                             Lester is a little camera shy

The First Hog

I suppose I could clarify. This is actually a blog about a dog and hedgehog. The puppy is yet to be named (right now she's Nugz) and the hedgehog is named Lester Bangs! They're still learning to get along. Here's a pic of Lester.