hedgehog's

Quilled creature's possession

Hedgehog's is the possessive form of hedgehog, the small spiny mammal that curls into a ball when threatened.

The possessive indicates something belonging to or associated with a hedgehog: The hedgehog's spines provide defense against predators.

We found the hedgehog's nest under the garden shed.

anatomy

spines

Stiff, pointed projections

  • quillsHollow defensive animal spikes
  • snoutBeast's protruding face
  • pawsAnimal feet

underbelly · nose · ears · eyes · back · claws · legs · fur · belly · whiskers

behavior

hibernation

Prolonged winter dormancy

rolling · snuffling · burrowing · nesting · rooting · scurrying · exploring · hiding · sleeping · hunting

habitat

garden

Cultivated plant area

nest · woodland · leaf pile · meadow · shrubbery · compost heap · den · thicket · grassland · hedgerow

cultural

Sonic

Blue gaming icon

  • mascotGroup's symbolic figure
  • cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric

Beatrix Potter · emoji · tattoo · logo · garden ornament · children's book · stuffed animal · figurine

diet

insects

Six-legged arthropods

  • slugsShell-less land mollusks
  • wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
  • beetlesHard-winged insects

caterpillars · snails · earthworms · grubs · mealworms · berries · eggs · crickets · centipedes · larvae

pet

cage

Barred confinement structure

breeder · handling · bonding · bath · nail trimming · treats · socialization · veterinarian · lifespan · temperament

Opposites
predator-prey relationship

hedgehog'sfox's

Of a cunning canid

badger's · owl's · eagle's · hawk's · ferret's

defensive strategy

hedgehog'srabbit's

Of a long-eared hopper

mouse's · hare's

Phrases
Family

hedgehog, hedgehogs

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G