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Western
European Hedgehog
Erinaceus euopaeuc
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| Range: |
Western
Europe
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| Habitat: |
Woodland,
grasslands, and urban areas - they occupy any area with
sufficient food and shelter
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| Diet: |
Invertebrates
including: beetles, worms, slugs, and grasshoppers
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Fun Facts:
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- Hedgehogs
are primarily
nocturnal. They rely on their sense of smell and
hearing
- Their
spiny coats are great defense. They have few predators
including large owls, and badgers. Dogs and foxes
can occasionally overcome the spines.
- Roads are
a major cause of death for hedgehogs. Half of all
deaths are caused by cars.
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