Small populations may be more vulnerable.Badgers are
the main natural predator of hedgehogs and also
compete for similar prey. It's thought that the two
species can coexist as they have for thousands of years,
so long as there's enough feeding and nesting habitat for
them both.
How do hedgehogs avoid predators?
Hedgehogs have a coat of stiff, sharp spines.If
attacked they will curl into a prickly and
unappetizing ballthat deters most predators.
They usually sleep in this position during the day
and awaken to search for food at night.
