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🦔European Hedgehog
Erinaceus europaeus
Snuffles through gardens and hedges at night for insects.
DietInsectivore
SizeUnder 1.5 kg
Lifespan2–5 years
ConservationLeast concern
Good to know
- It has around 5,000 spines on its back.
- When scared it rolls into a tight prickly ball.
- It hibernates through the cold winter months.
Where the European Hedgehog lives
Leafy deciduous forests, rolling hills and old farmland. Mild, temperate seasons with cool rain and gentle summers.
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