Animal Names · Entry

Hedgehog

Middle English (descriptive compound)

“the pig of the hedgerow”

Where it comes from

hedge + hog, for foraging in hedgerows with a pig-like snout

Fun Fact

Hedgehogs are largely immune to many toxins that would harm other mammals, allowing them to safely eat venomous insects, scorpions, and even some snakes.

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