Hedgehog - Wikipedia There are 17 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 However, the extinct genus Amphechinus was once present in North America
Hedgehog - Types, Size, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, and Pictures Hedgehogs are small, stout mammals characterized by sharp, keratinized spines or quills on their bodies They are named so because they creep through hedges, grunting like pigs in search of insects, worms, beetles, termites, and other potential prey
Hedgehog - National Geographic Kids Often compared to pincushions, hedgehogs depend on their spines for defense—both while they sleep and when they face enemies The head and body of adult hedgehogs range from 5 to 12 inches (13
Top 10 facts about hedgehogs - WWF 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 Hedgehogs are also well established in our urban habitat and can, somewhat surprisingly, survive very well in our cities
Hedgehog - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Hedgehogs live on the ground, never in trees They like to live alone and may be territorial Some hedgehogs dig burrows in the soil up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) deep Others prefer to make nests with dead leaves, grasses, and branches
Hedgehog Animal Facts - Erinaceidae - A-Z Animals Hedgehogs (family Erinaceidae) are small insectivorous mammals best known for their coat of stiff spines (in true hedgehogs) and their defensive curling behavior The family also includes gymnures (moonrats), which lack spines but are close relatives
Hedgehog Facts! - National Geographic Kids Hedgehogs are famous for their prickly spines, which they have everywhere except on their face, legs and bellies These cute critters depend on their spines for defense, both while they sleep and when they face enemies
Hedgehogs - World Deer Discover the fascinating world of hedgehogs, exploring their classification, physical traits, and unique subspecies Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and adaptations