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Mammals
Hedgehog
Erinaceus europaeus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 3-8 years
- Weight
- 0.4-1.2 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is a omnivore species found in European gardens and woodlands. It typically lives 3-8 years, weighing around 0.4-1.2 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hedgehog: A hedgehog has around 5,000 spines.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.