A viral video showing a few baby hedgehogs hanging out with their mama has taken people by surprise. Many shared that they had no idea how different the baby hedgehogs look from the grown up ones. If you have never seen a baby hedgehog, chances are the video will leave you surprised too.
The image, taken from the viral Twitter video, shows the baby hedgehogs with their mama. (Twitter/@buitengebieden)
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The video is posted on Twitter with a simple caption that reads, “Mommy hedgehog and her babies.” The clip opens to show the tiny pink-coloured hedgehogs hanging out with the mama.
Take a look at the video:
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The video was posted a few hours ago. Since being shared, the video has gathered close to 2.4 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the video has also accumulated several comments.
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The video was posted a few hours ago. Since being shared, the video has gathered close to 2.4 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the video has also accumulated several comments.
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“For some reason I just can't get over the fact that baby hedgehogs are just tiny pink hedgehogs,” wrote a Twitter user. “Oh my god, it took me a minute. I thought they were little erasers,” expressed another. “Or cute little brushes. That pink color,” joined in a third. “I’ve never seen a baby hedgehog before,” posted a fourth.
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
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