Here's a little coloring page that's prickly... but only in the sweetest way! This adorable hedgehog walks proudly along, nose in the air and eyes wide open, as if he's out searching for a hidden treasure beneath the autumn leaves. With his pointy snout, round little ears, and short legs, he moves slowly, always alert to the sounds and smells around him. He looks calm and curious—like he just stepped out of his hiding place to explore or find his next snack.

The hedgehog is a small nocturnal mammal that you might spot in gardens, hedgerows, or forest edges. It sleeps during the day, tucked away in a pile of leaves or a cozy shelter, and comes out at night to hunt. Its favorite menu includes insects, slugs, snails... and occasionally a fallen fruit or two. When it feels threatened, it has a very special trick: it curls up into a ball, showing off all its spines to scare off predators.

To bring this little explorer to life, you can color its body in a light brown or warm beige-orange, and use a soft pink for the inside of its ears. Its nose and snout can be black, just like its tiny, shiny button-like nose. For the spines on its back, you can try different shades of brown—hazelnut, dark brown, or even chestnut—to create a sense of depth and texture. Its feet can match the fur with tones like ochre, sandy beige, or caramel. And for the eyes, a deep black with a little white highlight will give it a bright, curious look.

Now it's your turn to add natural colors to this friendly creature—as if you had just spotted it wandering through a quiet garden or along the edge of a forest path!