Original Small Hedgehog Walking – Wildlife Clear Crystal Figurines
Clear Glass Hedgehog Ornament
Hedgehogs are easily recognized by their spines, which are hollow hairs made stiff with keratin. Their spines are not poisonous or barbed. Unlike the quills of a porcupine, do not easily detach from their bodies. However, the immature animal’s spines normally fall out as they are replaced with adult spines.
This is called “quilling”. Spines can also shed when the animal is diseased or under extreme stress. Hedgehogs are usually brown, with pale tips to the spines. Blonde hedgehogs are found on the Channel Island of Alderney. A hedgehog that feels threatened can roll into a tight ball.
All species of hedgehogs can roll into a tight ball in self-defense, causing all of the spines to point outwards. The hedgehog’s back contains two large muscles that control the position of the quills. When the creature is rolled into a ball, the quills on the back protect the tucked face, feet, and belly, which are not quilled. Hedgehogs are primarily nocturnal, though some species can also be active during the day. Hedgehogs sleep for a large portion of the day.
All wild hedgehogs can hibernate, though not all do, depending on temperature, species, and abundance of food. Hedgehog Zodiac, if you are a Taurus born during the Year of the Rabbit, then your Primal Zodiac sign is the Hedgehog. People born under this sign are reserved, stylish, and sensitive. Like their animal namesake they can be shy and defensive, especially in unfamiliar situations, but once they open up to you they are great friends to have around.
Hedgehogs like to do things their own way and on their own terms. They are surprisingly stubborn and determined for having such an easygoing nature. They don’t need to brag about how good they are at something – they just go out and succeed. Hedgehogs have creative minds and are more ambitious than they appear. While others are out socializing, Hedgehogs often spend a lot of time on their own mastering their craft or learning a new skill.
This Small Hedgehog Walking Clear Cast crystal sculpture with engraved and sandblasted motif. This sculpture of Glass Hedgehog is handmade in Sweden and signed on the bottom, designed by Mats Jonasson in Clear Crystal Glass, Art No 33366, Alternative: Panda Eating Bamboo, Small Mouse Eating, Wild Boar Running, Small Lazy Pig.
