European hedgehog

The European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), also known as the common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in Europe, from Iberia and Italy northwards into Scandinavia. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types. It is a well-known species, and a favorite in European gardens, both for its endearing appearance and its preference for eating a range of garden pests. While populations are currently stable across much of its…

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The Long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus) is a species of hedgehog native to Central Asia amd Middle East. It is considered one of the smallest middle eastern hedgehogs. Photo: Emad Omar

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19 - European Hedgehog

🦔 #AutumnHedgehog 🍁 Wild European hedgehog foraging on a fallen log adorned with colorful autumn leaves, blending into the seasonal landscape.

Advice on how to detect hedgehog activity in your garden and what to do to look after them

A hedgehog is a member of the Erinaceidae family, which contains 19 species. Most people are familiar with the European hedgehog...

This meme does quite a good job of explaining the difference between wild European hedgehogs and African Pygmy Hedgehogs that some people keep as pets. Personally, I don't think any species of hedgehog should be kept as a pet.