Prickly on the outside, utterly adorable on the inside - our printable hedgehog mask is a British garden favourite and one of the most loved designs in the collection! The hedgehog is one of the UK's most cherished wild animals, starring in everything from Beatrix Potter to Sonic the Hedgehog. Perfect for woodland school plays, garden wildlife classroom projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and snuffling imaginative play.

The hedgehog has become something of a conservation icon in recent years, which makes this mask a brilliant hook for discussions about garden wildlife, habitats and how we can help animals on our doorstep. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Hedgehogs!

Hedgehogs have around 5,000–7,000 spines on their back - each spine is a hollow, hardened hair made of keratin that lasts about a year before being replaced by a new one.
When threatened, a hedgehog rolls into a tight ball, tucking its head, legs and tail inside - the resulting spiny sphere is enough to deter most predators, with badgers being the main exception.
Hedgehogs are surprisingly athletic - they can run up to 2km in a single night foraging for food, swim confidently, and even climb walls and fences when motivated.
They are immune to adder venom - a hedgehog can eat a venomous adder without ill effect, a remarkable adaptation for a small animal living in British countryside.
UK hedgehog numbers have declined by around 30% since 2000, largely due to habitat loss and garden fragmentation - leaving gaps in garden fences (a 13cm square hole is enough) is one of the simplest ways to help.

Printable Hedgehog Mask

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