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During the winter months, our exposure to sunlight decreases, especially from December to early April, and as a result the main source of this nutrient becomes the diet.One of the hedgehog's main food sources is the slug, the bane of busy gardeners. Tourism is their main source of income.
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During the winter months, our exposure to sunlight decreases, especially from December
to early April, and as a result the main source of this nutrient becomes the diet.One of the hedgehog's main food sources is the slug, the bane of busy gardeners.Tourism is their main source of income.
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