What does a hedgehog eat?

The hedgehog eats insects and was once classified as an insectivore. It also eats small reptiles and amphibians, eggs, mushrooms, roots and some fruits, including berries.

The hedgehog is a small round animal noted for its short quills, which are made out of keratin. It's usually between 4 to 12 inches long and can weigh between 5 ounces and 3 1/2 pounds. The hedgehog usually lives between three and eight years in the wild and a couple of years longer in captivity. In the wild, the hedgehog lives in a burrow that it digs with strong, clawed feet.

Hedgehogs can be docile, and many people keep them as pets.