Who are you?

This time I would like to talk about a similar hedgehog!

This adorable sleeping hedgehog is Marine!

Although hedgehogs and tenrecs look similar, they are actually different creatures that evolved through convergent evolution!

First of all, what is convergent evolution?
Convergent evolution is the phenomenon where different animals develop similar traits to adapt to similar environments!
Hedgehogs and tenrecs have transformed their hair into needles to protect themselves from predators!

In fact, it is said that hedgehogs have 5,000 needles on their backs!
Their stingers are tiny when they are babies, but as they grow older they become harder and sharper!

Although their name includes the word "mouse," they are taxonomically closer to moles, and in the wild they live on insects and other creatures!
They also have poor eyesight and a highly developed sense of smell, which they use to find insects to eat!

We are holding an event where you can hold a hedgehog in your hand!
Why not take a look at the charms of hedgehogs, including Marine?

We look forward to your visit.

*The event may be cancelled depending on the health of the animals.