While they are primarily insectivores, meaning they eat insects, they also consume a variety of other foods, including:
* Fruits and berries: They enjoy sweet treats like apples, berries, and melons.
* Earthworms and slugs: These are a staple food for hedgehogs.
* Small mammals: They may occasionally prey on small rodents like mice.
* Birds' eggs: Hedgehogs will eat eggs if they find them.
* Carrion: They're not picky eaters and will scavenge for dead animals.
Their diet varies depending on the season and availability of food.