How smart are hedgehogs?

Off the cuff, I would say they seem pretty dumb, but I must admit that since they have no incentive to pander to the human owner in most cases, and because they are by no means domesticated, that it is difficult to form a well-founded opinion. read more

Hedgehogs feed on insects, snails, frogs and toads, snakes, bird eggs, carrion, mushrooms, grass roots, berries, melons, and watermelons. In fact, berries constitute a major part of an Afghan Hedgehog's diet in early spring after hibernation. The hedgehog is occasionally spotted after a rainstorm foraging for earthworms. read more