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Been reading up on hedgehog history, and it’s amazing how little they’ve changed in 15 million years—this little guy really feels like a living fossil. The quills are surprisingly soft when relaxed, which I didn’t expect from such an ancient creature.

Wasn’t sure what to expect, but the little guy’s spines are surprisingly soft to the touch. It’s amazing to think this animal has barely changed in 15 million years—feels like having a living fossil right in my home.

Fifteen million years and they still nail the basics—that’s what convinced me. Mine’s got the same spiky coat and slow, deliberate waddle you’d expect from a living fossil, and it’s already settled into my garden like it owns the place. Can’t ask for more from a critter that’s basically unchanged si