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Bookmark or Share- Hedgehogs - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal CornerHedgehog. Hedgehogs are native to mainland Britain and are also found throughout northern and western Europe. Related and similar species are also found as far as north Africa, the Middle East and central Asia. There are 16 species of hedgehog in five genera, found through parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand.
- Hedgehog - National Geographic KidsHedgehog. Scientific Name: Erinaceus europaeus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 5 to 12 inches; tail: 1 to 2 inches. Weight: 14 to 39 ounces. The head and body of adult...
- Hedgehog | National GeographicDiscover how the hedgehog got its name. Learn why these garden dwellers sport their distinctive, spiny coat.
- hedgehog summary | Britannicahedgehog, Any of 14 species of insectivores in the family Erinaceidae. They eat primarily insects and other arthropods but will also eat plant material. The nine species of spiny hedgehogs have short, barbless spines on the back, a round body, small head, pointed face, and little or no tail.
- Hedgehog Animal Facts - A-Z AnimalsHedgehogs are commonly described as an animal with spikes. Their unique and descriptive name is due to the way that they forage for food with rather unique methods. For individuals that are willing to take them on as pets, they can be incredibly useful in the elimination of irritating garden insects and other pests.
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