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Although hedgehogs do not make good pets for everyone, they are fascinating animals. Children who are interested in learning more about animals, whether they are exploring on their own or as part of a class, may find these activities to be fun and educational. Knarla Pog's caricature

Knarla Pog the hedgehog coloring page (PDF) Knarla had a caricature drawn at the PetFest in Mt. Pleasant, SC in April 2004 which shows off her bright eyes and enthusiastic attitude. This file requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How to make a hedgehog Bake and decorate a tasty bread hedgehog.
Hedgehog Art Activity Create a 3-D hedgehog out of construction paper.
Jan Brett's web site The best site on the Internet for hedgehog related projects and tie-ins to her books, some of which feature hedgehog characters.
Dubricious the hedgehog Learn all about hedgehogs by examining Dubricious ("DuBee" for short).

 

   

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