The hedgehogs like to feel secure in small flannel pouches. Watch out, they can nip!
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Washington Post photographer, Linda Davidson, visits the set to capture some of the action of Henry the hedgehog.
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QE2, the hedgehog, and her owner get ready for their photo shoot.
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Hedgehog curls up in a pouch.
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An owner shows off her adorable hedgehog cheerleader.
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Production photographer, Keith Barraclough, captures some hedgehog moments at eye level.
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Speedy plays on the field.
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A behind the scenes cameraman captures some of the hedgehog action.
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Technical Producer, Greg, checks in on the Control Room.
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Puppy Bowl Ref, Dan, talks to a reporter about calling the shots on the field.
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Visitors can't take their eyes off the cuteness on the field!
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All kittens get check ups by Dr. Nancy Ashley before starring in the halftime show.
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The kittens loved all the attention!
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Production Assistant, Andrea, gives a shoulder ride to one of the star kittens
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Kitten plays in her pen before her performance.
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Animal Planet Web Producer, Betty, makes friends with a kitten.
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Sprinkling the set with a little catnip entices the kittens to play.
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Rusty gives out some kisses to a volunteer.
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The incomparable Peanut.
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Animal Planet Social Media Manager, Grace, gets snuggly with Sacha.
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The parade of pups! Volunteers bring in the first round of puppies to begin filming on set.
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While waiting for her grand entrance, Daphne takes a little nap in the arms of a volunteer.
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Coordinating Producer, Jessi, gets Althea ready for her entrance onto the field.
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Ref Dan taping some "TOUCHDOWN!" close-ups for the show.
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A bird's-eye view of action on the field.
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Nona awaiting her grand Puppy Bowl debut.
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It takes many people on set to pull a production like Puppy Bowl together. These are just a handful of pros on set.
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Puppy wrangler, Victoria, gets the puppies to pose for the camera.
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Cash relaxes on a lap before getting his portrait taken.
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Ref Dan enjoys all the puppy play!
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Pearl really stole Brian's heart.
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Brian Williams and Animal Planet's Executive Producer, Melissa Toporoff, hold Blondie and Ivy while posing for pictures.
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One last ear scratch for Pearl.
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Pearl gets a kiss and a hug from Brian and Allison Williams.
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![Ref Dan taping some "TOUCHDOWN!" close-ups for the show.](http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/puppy-bowl-9-photos-622x36.jpg "Ref Dan taping some "TOUCHDOWN!" close-ups for the show.")
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