New Baby Hedgehogs born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Not 1 or 2 but SEVEN Baby Hedgehogs were just born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrecs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

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Did You Know the sex of lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrecs is unknown until they are around two months old? To help identify them, their care team uses a small dab of animal-safe paint on each of their backs.

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The babies remain backstage at Rafiki’s Planet Watch spending time with mom and dad!

Disney Cast Members show off the little cuties backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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We can’t wait to see these baby hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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