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nigh, or by turning round and running backward at 
him. When roused in self-defence, even the lion 
dare not assail him. He kills serpents by forming 
himself into a ball, and then rolling his quills over 
them. 
THE HEDGEHOG. 
231. In its quills, this animal resembles the por- 
cupine, but is much less in size, varying from six to 
ten inches in length. The head, back, and sides, are 
covered with quills ; but the nose, breast, and belly, 
with fine hair. The tail is about an inch long, and 
is so concealed by the quills as to be scarcely visible. 
232. The Hedgehog defends itself from attack 
by rolling itself up like a ball, exposing no part of 
the body that is not covered with these sharp weap- 
ons ; thus tiring out the patience of its adversaries. 
It generally lives in hedge-rows or thickets ; and in 
winter wraps itself up in a warm nest of moss, and 
sleeps out the cold season.. 
How does it kill serpents ? 
How does the Hedgehog differ from the porcupine ? How does 
it defend itself? In what places does it generally live, and how- 
does it exist in winter ? 
