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
Hedgehogs - Facts, Information Pictures - Animal Corner 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
Hedgehog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts These creatures measure between 8 and 10 inches long Depending on the species, Hedgehogs generally weigh between 1 and 2 5 pounds Interesting Facts About the Hedgehog Despite their prickly exterior, people enjoy keeping these creatures as pets Learn what makes Hedgehogs unique below
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
Top 10 facts about Hedgehogs - WWF Discover more about Hedgehogs, and the issues and threats they are facing 1 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
Hedgehog - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants A pincushion with legs: The hedgehog is a short and stout little mammal that is sometimes called a pincushion with legs! Most mammals have fur or hair that is somewhat flexible and soft But the hair on the back of a hedgehog is a thick layer of spikes (or modified hairs) known as quills
Hedgehogs - The Basic Facts HEDGEHOGS The Latin word for hedgehogs is Erinaceus and our own British hedgehog is scientifically known as Erinaceus europaeus; it is the same species that occurs throughout most of Europe In Britain it is found almost everywhere except some of the Scottish Islands, but tends to be scarce or absent from wet areas and pine forests
Hedgehog | Small Mammal, Nocturnal Habits Spines | Britannica hedgehog, (subfamily Erinaceinae), any of 15 Old World species of insectivores possessing several thousand short, smooth spines Most species weigh under 700 grams (1 5 pounds), but the common western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) can grow to 1,100 grams
Hedgehog | National Geographic Kids By curling into a tight ball and tucking in their heads, tail, and legs, they protect the parts of their bodies that do not have stiff, sharp spines Often compared to pincushions, hedgehogs
17 Types of Hedgehogs: Species, Identification, and Photos - TRVST Hedgehogs are small mammals that use their sharp spines to protect themselves They have adapted to various habitats thanks to their keen sense of smell and hearing Found across the globe, different types of hedgehogs show diversity not only in distribution ranges but also in their physical characteristics, behavior, and more