igil

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igil, m.n: hedgehog or porcupine. (IH-yill / ˈɪ-jɪl)

Medieval manuscript image of three hedgehogs rolling on the ground, using their quills to collect the fruit that has fallen from plants.
Rochester Bestiary. SE England (Rochester?), c. 1230-14th century. British Library, Royal MS 12 F XIII, f. 45r. [bl.uk]

If you like this image, check out this adorable video that explains how the hedgehog do (according to Latin Physiologus).

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