European hedgehog in a garden with dandelions, Bad Driburg, Germany
© Oksana Schmidt/Getty Image
European hedgehog
A big hurray for spring for generously spreading delicious scents in the air, awakening our senses after the barren winter days. European hedgehogs have a developed sense of smell, which allows them to experience the best fragrances of the season. These nocturnal creatures usually rest in their nests made of leaves and grass during the day, venturing out to explore their surroundings at night. But when an adventurous individual takes advantage of the daylight, they might sniff through the sea of yellow dandelion flowers, just like this spiky creature in today's image. As skilled hunters of insects and small animals, hedgehogs contribute to the diversity of this living ecosystem by consuming aphids, beetles and snails, helping to control populations of pests. So, if you come across one, respect its space and avoid scaring or disturbing it so that it can continue its own journey.
Related Images
Gerenuk in Tsavo National Park, Kenya
Hope Valley, Peak District, England
Swift fox pups in Grasslands National Park near Val Marie in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sunset at Counts Point in West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Peel Castle on St Patrick’s Isle, Isle of Man
Glastonbury Tor and St Michael's Tower in England for the start of the Glastonbury Festival
Zebras in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Bing Today Images
