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European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Description:

This species is largely nocturnal. It has a hesitant gait, frequently stopping to smell the air. Unlike the smaller, warmer-climate species, the European Hedgehog may hibernate in the winter. However, most wake at least once to move their nests. They are solitary in nature with mature males aggressive to each other. Occasionally a male and female may share a hibernating spot.

Habitat:

grassland

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1235...

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3 Comments

wijnandr
wijnandr 11 years ago

Thank you

jimmy76
jimmy76 11 years ago

Great Picture

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Nice spotting

wijnandr
Spotted by
wijnandr

Capelle aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Spotted on Sep 2, 2012
Submitted on Sep 2, 2012

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