Species in the family Erinaceidae Results 1 - 5
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Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
The hedgehog is one of our most instantly recognisable native mammals, as it is the only British mammal to have spines. It is also...  More  21 Images  12 Videos
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Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a ...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Hainan gymnure (Hylomys hainanensis)
The Hainan gymnure, despite first appearances, is actually a relative of the hedgehog. It may lack the distinctive prickly spines...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Mindanao gymnure (Podogymnura truei)
Gymnures are relatives of hedgehogs, but lack the prickly spines. Found only on a single island, the Mindanao gymnure, whose loca...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defen...  More  4 Images  0 Videos

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