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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HedgehogHedgehog - Wikipedia

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   A hedgehog is a spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae. There are seventeen species of hedgehog in five genera found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and in New Zealand by introduction. There are no hedgehogs native to Australia and no living species native to the Americas.

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3. animalcorner.org › animals › hedgehogHedgehogs - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner

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   Learn about hedgehogs, their habitats, diet, behaviour, reproduction and threats. Hedgehogs are spiny mammals native to Europe, Asia and Africa, and can hibernate, anoint and eat slugs.

4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsHedgehog | National Geographic

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   Learn about the hedgehog, a small mammal with a coat of stiff, sharp spines that can curl into a ball for defense. Find out how hedgehogs hunt, hibernate, reproduce, and why they are useful pets.

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   How much does a hedgehog weigh?

   • A hedgehog measures around 23 centimetres in length and has a 4 centimetre tail. They can weigh up to 2 kilograms. The Hedgehog has a powerful forefoot and claws for digging. Hedgehogs have 5 toes on their front paws with short nails. However, on their back paws they have 4 toes with long, constantly growing nails.

   Hedgehogs - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner

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   Do hedgehogs make good pets?

   • Domestic Hedgehogs do make good pets, but they are not legal to own in all countries or regions. Because these little creatures are nocturnal, their enclosures should have plenty of secluded locations for napping. They need plenty of space to roam and explore, and lots of time outside their enclosure to exercise.

   Hedgehog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

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   What do hedgehogs eat?

   • They prefer woodland edges, hedgerows and suburban gardens where food is plentiful. Hedgehogs are not exclusively insectivores but are almost omnivorous. Hedgehogs feed on insects, snails, frogs and toads, caterpillars, worms, beetles, snakes, bird eggs, carrion, mushrooms, grass roots, berries, melons and watermelons.

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   How long do hedgehogs live?

   • Many Hedgehogs are killed unintentionally Despite an average lifespan of two-three years, many hedgehogs lives are cut even shorter, losing their lives on roads, to lawnmowers, strimmer’s and garden chemicals. Discover more about Hedgehogs, the issues and threats they are facing and how you can help.

   Top 10 facts about Hedgehogs | WWF

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6. animals.net › hedgehogHedgehog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting ...

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   Learn about the Hedgehog, a group of small, spiny animals with 17 different species across the world. Find out their description, behavior, reproduction, and how to keep them as pets.

7. www.wwf.org.uk › learn › fascinating-factsTop 10 facts about Hedgehogs | WWF

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   • They are pretty widespread and sociable. There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the UK they can live in a variety of habitats including woodland, farmland, parks and gardens.
   • They are nightowls who don’t like the heat. Hedgehogs spend much of their life asleep, hibernating through the winter months of November and mid-March in a nest made from fallen leaves in a sheltered spot.
   • They are lactose intolerant! It was once believed that hedgehogs stole milk straight from cows’ udders, which may have been why people so commonly leave milk out for them.
   • They are carnivores. Despite their cute appearance these little spikey mammals are voracious predators and have a varied diet. Eating worms, slugs, earwigs, millipedes, beetles and other small inspects.

8. kids.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsHedgehog - National Geographic Kids

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   Hedgehog. 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...

9. www.britannica.com › animal › hedgehog-mammalHedgehog | Small Mammal, Nocturnal Habits & Spines | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Learn about hedgehogs, insectivores with thousands of spines that can curl into a ball for protection. Find out their distribution, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.