Hedgehog  (Erinaceus europaeus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This species is found in western Europe (9). In Britain it is widely distributed, and has been introduced to several islands (5).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

The hedgehog occupies a range of lowland habitats with enough cover to allow nesting (9). It is common in parks, farmland and gardens (1).

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