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Hedgehogs Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about hedgehogs. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Peeks. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Peeks

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,212

Updated
May 21 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
2888

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Question 1 of 20

1. Hedgehogs are native to which region of the USA? Hint

Southwest

They are non native creatures

Northeast

Prairie states

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Question 2 of 20

2. In the U.S.A., keeping hedgehogs as pets is illegal in some states.

True

False

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is the most common hedgehog kept as a pet in the USA? Hint

Dolop hedgehog

African pygmy hedgehog

Pruner's hedgehog

Egyptian hedgehog

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Question 4 of 20

4. What do hedgehogs have on their face and belly? Hint

black skin

pink hair

soft fur

quills

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Question 5 of 20

5. About how many inches long are full-grown African pygmy hedgehogs? Hint

4 to 10 inches

6 to 8 inches

10 to 12 inches

there is no such hedgehog

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Question 6 of 20

6. In captivity, African pygmy hedgehogs live for about 6 to 7 years.

True

False

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Question 7 of 20

7. Do hedgehogs have a tail?

Yes

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Question 8 of 20

8. What are baby hedgehogs called?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which is NOT a breed of hedgehog? Hint

African dwarf or pygmy (white-bellied)

Rudi's (short-eared)

Pruner's (Cape)

Egyptian (long-eared)

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Question 10 of 20

10. Studies have proved that female hedgehogs are friendlier than males.

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. It is best to purchase a baby hedgehog of what age? Hint

2 to 3 weeks

10 weeks to 14 weeks

3 months

6 to 8 weeks

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Question 12 of 20

12. When are hedgehogs 'fully mature'? Hint

1 year

6 months

8 months

4 months

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Question 13 of 20

13. What could happen if a male hedgehog is with a female hedgehog during birth? Hint

the babies will be born missing physical features

the mother will get scared and die

the babies may be eaten

the babies will squeal

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Question 14 of 20

14. What type of bedding is safely digestible by a hedgehog? Hint

None

Aspen

Pine

Cedar

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Question 15 of 20

15. Dried mealworms are a good treat for hedgehogs.

True

False

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Question 16 of 20

16. The average adult African pygmy hedgehog weighs about: Hint

2 to 2 and a half lbs.

1 half to 1 and one-fourth lbs.

3 to 3 and one half lbs.

4 to 4 and one half lbs.

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Question 17 of 20

17. Are hedgehogs mainly solitary or social animals?

Answer: (solitary or social)

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Question 18 of 20

18. When a hedgehog 'clicks' at you, what is it trying to do? Hint

threaten you

fight with another hedgehog

go to the bathroom

get you to hold it

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Question 19 of 20

19. What temperature are pet hedgehogs most comfortable at? Hint

40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit

70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit

100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

they prefer a very cold climate

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Question 20 of 20

20. How long are normal length hedgehog quills? Hint

there is no normal length

2 and one half inches

2 inches

half an inch to 1 inch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hedgehogs are native to which region of the USA?

Answer: They are non native creatures

All hedgehogs in the USA are introduced from other countries. The much larger porcupine is native, though.

2. In the U.S.A., keeping hedgehogs as pets is illegal in some states.

Answer: True

States which don't allow hedgehogs as pets include California, Georgia and Hawaii, as well as New York City.

3. What is the most common hedgehog kept as a pet in the USA?

Answer: African pygmy hedgehog

The Dolop hedgehog is made up. However, out of the other three, the African pygmy hedgehog is the most common breed kept as a pet.

4. What do hedgehogs have on their face and belly?

Answer: soft fur

Hedgehogs are only about fifty percent quills! The rest of their belly and face is covered with soft fur.

5. About how many inches long are full-grown African pygmy hedgehogs?

Answer: 6 to 8 inches

Most full-grown African pygmy hedgehogs are about the size of a guinea pig-- 6 to 8 inches.

6. In captivity, African pygmy hedgehogs live for about 6 to 7 years.

Answer: True

African pygmy hedgehogs usually have a lifespan of about 6 to 7 years.

7. Do hedgehogs have a tail?

Answer: yes

Yes, but it is very small. It is just a little stub underneath all the quills.

8. What are baby hedgehogs called?

Answer: hoglets

They are called hoglets or hedgehoglets.

9. Which is NOT a breed of hedgehog?

Answer: Rudi's (short-eared)

There is no such thing as a Rudi's (short-eared) breed of hedgehog. However, all the others are real.

10. Studies have proved that female hedgehogs are friendlier than males.

Answer: False

Experts agree that there is little differences between the genders, with friendliness, or otherwise, being very much a matter of the individual animal's personality. There is some evidence that females will cohabit more readily than males.

11. It is best to purchase a baby hedgehog of what age?

Answer: 6 to 8 weeks

6 to 8 weeks is the best age to purchase a hedgehog because at that time, the mother is tired of nursing her babies and likes to run away and hide when it is feeding time.

12. When are hedgehogs 'fully mature'?

Answer: 6 months

At six months, hedgehogs are 'fully mature' or an adult. This is the time that they can start mating.

13. What could happen if a male hedgehog is with a female hedgehog during birth?

Answer: the babies may be eaten

When a male hedgehog is by the female during birth, he might eat the babies.

14. What type of bedding is safely digestible by a hedgehog?

Answer: Aspen

Aspen is safely digestible. Never let your hedgehog live in cedar bedding. The vapor the bedding gives off is very toxic to all small animals!

15. Dried mealworms are a good treat for hedgehogs.

Answer: True

Hedgehogs are insectivores, so dried insects are a good treat.

16. The average adult African pygmy hedgehog weighs about:

Answer: 1 half to 1 and one-fourth lbs.

A healthy adult African pygmy hedgehog weighs about 1 half to 1 and one fourth lbs.

17. Are hedgehogs mainly solitary or social animals?

Answer: solitary

Hedgehogs normally like the cage all to themselves, being solitary and territorial animals. They don't like other hedgehogs in their territory.

18. When a hedgehog 'clicks' at you, what is it trying to do?

Answer: threaten you

The hedgehog 'clicks' when it is trying to threaten you. That usually means 'get away' or 'don't touch me'.

19. What temperature are pet hedgehogs most comfortable at?

Answer: 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit

Hedgehogs normally are most comfortable at about 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

20. How long are normal length hedgehog quills?

Answer: half an inch to 1 inch

Every breed of hedgehog has quills that are not very long--only about half an inch to 1 inch.

Source: Author Peeks

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