Answer:

hedgehog

Answer	Crossword Clue
HEDGEHOG	Prickly insectivore
HEDGEHOG	Porcupine pal
HEDGEHOG	Spiny-haired mammal

HEDGEHOG	Insect-eating animal.
HEDGEHOG	Wonderland croquet ball
HEDGEHOG	Erinaceus europaeus
HEDGEHOG	Spinose mammal
HEDGEHOG	Mr. Pricklepants in "Toy Story 3," e.g.
HEDGEHOG	Porcupine