They’re cute, they’re prickly, they’re becoming famous video game heroes, and they’re starting to become great pets. Hedgehogs are among the prickliest animals ever. These insectivores will curl themselves up into balls and stick out their spins to deter any animal that tries to eat them. The close relatives of moles and shrews can only be found in Europe, Africa and Asia. However, they are being made famous worldwide through the super fast blue hedgehog, Sonic, and they are being delivered as pets to even those who live outside their native continents. Nonetheless, don’t sit on these little critters or it’ll feel like you’re sitting on millions of tacks.

While looking through Derpibooru’s gallery, I found concept art of both the hedgehogs and porcupines, and I decided to make vectors of them. The hedgehog was easier and quicker than the porcupines, that is until the snout for the one on the right. I discovered that the nose was different than the final version. So I gave him the final nose design. It wasn’t easy, but I’m glad that’s all taken care of. So now you guys can have fun with these cute little Erinacines.

Traced from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 1 Episode 11, “Winter Wrap Up.”