ABBY, the Southern African Hedgehog
The Southern African hedgehog’s most distinguished feature is the sharp-tipped spines that cover its body like armor. An adult has about 5,000 of these prickly needles, which are actually modified hairs – especially designed to protect the little creature from the attacks of larger predators.
Southern African hedgehogs are nocturnal. At night they leave their leafy daytime hide-outs, and venture into the open, relying on their good sense of smell and hearing.
Although safe from most predators, large owls like the Verraux eagle owl are specialized hedgehog-eaters, able to scrape the animal right out of its shell.
Dimensions: Large H: 25 cm x W: 56 cm x L: 12,5 cm | Medium H: 22 cm x W: 43 cm x L: 11 cm | Small H: 14 cm x W: 29 cm x L: 7 cm
Material: 100% portuguese wool
Color and Shape
All animals are handmade and burel is an artisanal fabric so there may be minor variations in color and shape.
Care instructions
Hand wash with warm water
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