Hedgehog
by Warwick, Hugh.
Material type: BookSeries: Animal.Publisher: Reaktion Books 2014ISBN: 9781780232751; 1780232756.Classification number: 599.332 WARSubject(s): HedgehogsSubject: From the Romans who viewed the hedgehog as a weather prophet to modern gardeners who depend on the creature to keep gardens pest-free, the small, spiny animal has had a close connection with humans since the dawn of civilisation. A creature of fascination, endearment, and cultural significance, it is one of the few wild animals that people can approach without the fear of attack or it running away. Exploring how this and other characteristics of the hedgehog have propelled it to become one of our favourite animals, this book examItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book - Adult Paperback | Southport Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 599.332 WAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002855446X |
From the Romans who viewed the hedgehog as a weather prophet to modern gardeners who depend on the creature to keep gardens pest-free, the small, spiny animal has had a close connection with humans since the dawn of civilisation. A creature of fascination, endearment, and cultural significance, it is one of the few wild animals that people can approach without the fear of attack or it running away. Exploring how this and other characteristics of the hedgehog have propelled it to become one of our favourite animals, this book exam
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