scientific name: Erinaceinae
more information:
There are about 15 species of hedgehogs in Africa, Asia and Europe. It is a spiny animal that will roll into a tight ball when threatened.
The hedgehog is actually a carnivorous animal which diet consists of worms, insects, centipedes, and even snakes.
Hedgehogs weigh 400 - 1000 g and they have a length of about 17 -35 cm . Some people have them as pets.
The hedgehog sleeps during the day and awakens at night.
Conservation status: Endangered
Image creds:math.hws.edu
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