Hedgehogs facts
- A group of hedgehogs is called a array.
- There are 15 different species of hedgehog.
- A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet
- Hedgehogs have about 5000 to 7000 spines
Info
Scientific name: Erinaceus
Family name: Erinaceidae
Classification: Mammal
IUCN status: Least concern
Lifespan (in wild): Around seven years
Weight: Up to 1.1kg
Body length: 14cm – 30cm
Diet: Carnivore
Habitat: Grassland, hedgerows, woodland and meadows
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