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Basic Information
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Common Name
- Hedgehog
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Scientific Name
- Erinaceus europaeus
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Type
- Mammals
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Diet
- Carnivore
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Size
- Head and body, 5-12 inches; tail: 1 to 2 inches
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More to Hedgehog
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Defensive Adaptations
and Hibernation
- If attacked they will curl into a prickly and unappetizing ball that deters most predators.
- Hedgehogs hibernate in cold climates.
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Reproduction
- Solitary animals typically couple only for mating.
- Read more at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/h/hedgehog/