The nursery were lucky enough to have a visit from two Pygmy hedgehogs. These hedgehogs come from Africa, like a warmer climate and are now kept as pets. They do not hibernate like our native hedgehogs but enjoy eating the same food such as worms, grasshoppers and slugs. The children showed a great interest in these animals and had the opportunity to handle them.
The children really loved this visit! I heard lots of detailed descriptions about the hedgehogs when my little girl came home. She cold even explain what nocturnal meant!