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Mar 2020
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Could Sonic the Hedgehog Survive His Own...

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Most hedgehog bodies are not meant for supersonic speeds, but most hedgehogs are not Sonic. Learn how Sonic's speed compares with other animals and how he might survive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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