Hedgehog

text Russia, drawing by Megana (Oak Park, USA)

Hedgehogs live in the forest or near it. They are small animals. They are covered with needles. Hedgehogs do not see well. They have black eyes, big mouth, and wide ears.

Hedgehogs eat birds' eggs, frogs, insects, snails. They live alone in holes. Hedgehogs make holes near trees or bushes.

In winter they sleep in holes. Before winter they make warm bed. They bring dry leaves, moth, and straw.