Hedgehogs are classified as “insectivores,” but their diet in captivity is best described as omnivorous. In the wild, they eat a mix of insects, plants, and small amounts of protein-rich foods.

In the wild, hedgehogs are omnivores, eating a variety of foods, including insects, fruits, vegetables, and small vertebrates. Pet hedgehogs usually eat specially formulated food, supplemented ...

Q: What do the zoo's four-toed hedgehogs eat? Four-toed hedgehogs are carnivorous animals, so the Tulsa Zoo feeds them a special insectivore pellet diet and adds in cut-up fruits and vegetables.

Depending on their body weight, the length of winter hibernation can vary, but any hedgehog out in the day is almost always ...