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hedgehog
Unicode: 1F994
Description
A brown-furred squirrel, typically depicted in a sitting position, with its bushy tail curled upwards.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally evokes feelings of cuteness, playfulness, nature, or sometimes a sense of being busy or hoarding.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Squirrels are common animals globally and are recognized for their distinct appearance and habits, making them a natural addition to the emoji set to represent wildlife and nature.
Usage Examples
- Talking about nature or wildlife: 'Saw a cute squirrel in the park today! 🐿️'
- Indicating being busy or hoarding: 'Saving all my snacks like a squirrel! 🐿️'
- Referring to an animal or pet: 'My friend's new pet squirrel is adorable. 🐿️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with parks, nature, scavenging, and can symbolize industriousness or preparation for winter.
East Asian culture:
May also be seen as cute and industrious, sometimes associated with good fortune or abundance.