Why Do Hedgehogs Anoint?
Why do hedgehogs anoint? This peculiar behavior, where hedgehogs lick and contort their bodies after encountering a new scent, has long puzzled scientists and hedgehog enthusiasts alike. Anointing is a complex ritual that involves the hedgehog licking a source of the new smell, foaming at the mouth, contorting its body, and anointing its quills and … Read more