AFRICAN PYGMY HEDGEHOG
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- May 5, 2021
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Common Name: African Pygmy Hedgehog
Scientific Name: Atelerix albiventris
Class: Mammals
Diet: Omnivore
Size: Average size for African pygmy hedgehog is around 15 cm to 28 cm meanwhile for their weight is from 8 kg to 11 kg.
Average Lifespan: They can live up around 8-10 years
Origin: Europe, Asia, Africa
Conservation Status: Least concern (IUCN 2016)
Physical Description
The Pygmy African hedgehog is a small mammal that has a long snout.
Their upper body is covered with spines.
The underside of the hedgehog are covered in white or brown fur
Habitat
Desert and savanna areas
Did You Know?
'Hog' because of their piglike snout.
The African Pygmy Hedgehog has between 5k - 7k quills to defend themselves.
If they are threatened, they can roll into a tight ball so that its protective spines completely surround the outside of its body.
Hedgehog relies on hearing & smell because they have very poor eyesight.
They are primarily nocturnal species.
They are quite vocal and can make a variety of sounds such as growls and squeals.
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