Why is Sonic being hunted?

Hunting Hedgehogs by SuperMurrio on DeviantArt

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Sonic the Hedgehog #41 - Zeti Hunt Part One (Issue)

Treasure Hunting Sonic

Movie Sonic Sandopolis hunt by Wereboy-Ryan -- Fur Affinity [dot] net

The Sonic Truth: Building Confidence in Audio with Bob Hunt of Hearts & Science – Advertising Week

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Hunting Sonic by CartoonWatcher1234 -- Fur Affinity [dot] net

Sonic the Hedgehog: Midnight Hunting (Short 2012) - IMDb

So uh what's everyone's opinions on the treasure hunting stages in the Adventure games? I feel like they are the most divisive thing about those games. : r/SonicTheHedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog on X: Sonic Superstars: Fang's Big Break Part 2 Having spotted a mysterious creature disappear into the jungle, Fang delves further into the Northstar Islands to investigate. /

Sonic Superstars - Bridge Island Medal Hunting Gameplay - Videos - Sonic Stadium

Zoom On The Hunt For Sonic by Chrisarus12 on DeviantArt