Hedgepig

Behold the Urchin, naughty ninja in the night
Known in the past, for their guile and their spite
Companion on adventures, as a tasty aperitif
Always protect your udders, from this cheeky milk thief

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Symbol of the womb, and predictor of monsoon
Of rebirth and renewal, this creature of the moon
Panacea pigmy, and a rather famous muse
So very highly prized, from Rome to Syracuse

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Time for re-invention, as the modern-day Hedgehog
A packed lunch no longer, this cute spiny dog
Porcupine they’re not, nor a cousin of the rat
Now a treasured pet, so much better than a cat

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Excellent at swimming, immune to serpent bites
Vehicles and badgers, truly fearless in fights
A genuine lone wolf, so rarely in Array
Protector of our crops, by munching on their prey

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While so cute and cuddly, they’re fearsome when provoked
Not so much aggressive, but painful when they’re poked
It’s an interesting choice, and I can see your rationale
In deciding on the hedgepig, as your spirit animal