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Hedgehog
Hedgehog Stats
Scientific Name:
Atelerix albiventrizs
Size:
1/2 and 1 1/4 pounds; 5 to 8 inches long
Origin:
Africa, Europe
Life Expectancy:
4 to 7 years
Temperament:
alert, active, friendly
Hedgehog Species Profile
The hedgehog is a member of the Insectivora order, and eats mostly insects. The back of the animal is covered with quills, which serve as a defense. Upon contact with a predator, the quills come loose and embed in the attacker’s skin. Hedgehogs have sharp teeth and pointed snout, and live a solitary life in the wild.
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