Visualize a small mammal, with a round body and protective spines, when you see 'hedgehog'. Children's books often depict a friendly hedgehog with a smile.
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Not a Porcupine
Remember, a hedgehog is smaller than a porcupine and has different types of spines. She corrected her friend's mistake, explaining that Sonic is a hedgehog, not a porcupine.
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Animal Behavior
Hedgehogs roll into balls for protection, a unique behavior that helps identify them. The story described the hedgehog's escape by rolling into a spiky ball.