Hedgehog “Pecking Order”

Tony Penycate, a local wildlife enthusiast, has kindly provided some hedgehog observations from his garden. where the hogs visit his feeding station. The pictures show two visiting hogs together, There is some sign of posturing and submission over who gets to the food first.

The smaller hog is standing tall to increase its presence. This is actually revealing the softer underside. The tactic seemiingly did not work, as it has then curled up into its defensive mode.

Feeding Time – I’m going first (I wish)
Feeding Time – I’m going first (I wish)
Ah – give up!