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0:00some people wonder hedgehogs are covered in spines
0:03doesn't it hurt when a mother gives birth
0:05actually it doesn't
0:06Newborn hedgehogs have almost no spines
0:08they look soft and pink almost like a freshly plucked chick
0:12and about 24 hours later their first spines grow in
0:14but they're soft and rubbery
0:16so they won't prick you around one month old
0:18the spines gradually harden and become real Protection
0:21so what if you upset a hedgehog and it refuses to interact with you
0:25it's actually pretty simple
0:26you just need to offer it some small insects it likes
0:29and it will calm down quickly
0:31but what about picking one up
0:32won't it prick you in fact
0:34when a hedgehog is relaxed
0:35its spines lie flat against its body
0:37much like human hair resting smoothly on the head
0:40they can even scratch themselves without getting hurt
0:43only when they feel threatened or startled
0:45do the spines stand up instantly
0:47on top of that hedgehogs can recognize their owners by scent
0:50around familiar people they let their guard down completely
0:53not only can they be picked up without worry
0:55but they can also be surprisingly affectionate
0:58some even like to fall asleep curled up in your hand
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