Gallery description : hedgehog
Hedgehog (atelerix albiventris) is an animal of the mammal type. It usually inhabits dense vegetation and woodland. The animal weights about 1-2kg (2.2-4.4lbs) and lives for 3-6 years. Owl, dog, foxes predators are dangerous for hedgehogs. Look up the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about hedgehogs
| Name | Hedgehog |
| Top Speed | 19km/h (12mph) |
| Order | Erinaceomorpha |
| Habitat | Dense vegetation and woodland |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Genus | Atelerix |
| Size | 16-35cm (6-14in) |
| Weight | 1-2kg (2.2-4.4lbs) |
| Skin Type | Spikes |
| Family | Erinaceidae |
| Main Prey | Insects, worms, seeds |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Life Span | 3-6 years |
| Type | Mammal |
| Predators | Owl, dog, foxes |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Average Litter Size | 5 |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Colour | Tan, brown, grey |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Scientific Name | Atelerix albiventris |
| Phylum | Chordata |
Image Details
| Description | Hedgehog. Piers Penniless: The Hedgehog's Dilemma |
| Width | 973 pixels |
| Heigh | 691 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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