FAMILY FUN


HOGGY FACTS


• Hedgehogs usually hibernate between October and April


• Hedgehogs have about 5,000 to 6,500 spines at any one time


• They live on average for 4 – 7 years in the wild and longer in captivity


• Hedgehogs have huge appetites. They feast on snails, slugs and insects


Seed spotting Fruits, berries and nuts are produced


by trees. They come in all different


shapes, sizes, colours and textures. They’re designed to spread the seeds inside them and these seeds may eventually grow into a new tree.


Berries and fruits


are spread by animals that eat them and then release the seeds in their poo!


“We visit quite often as the children love making things and finding treasure. We have even made them special bags for their collections.”


Gillian and Katya, Friends of Westonbirt members


32 WESTONBIRT AUTUMN 2017


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