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Hedgehogs share distant ancestry with shrews (family Soricidae), with gymnures possibly being the intermediate link, and they have changed little over the last 15 million years. [2] Like many of the first mammals, they have adapted to a nocturnal way of life. [ 3 ]
The desert hedgehog is one of the smallest hedgehogs. It is 140 to 280 mm (5.5 to 11 in) long and weighs about 280 to 510 g (10 to 18 oz). The spines on its back can be banded with coloring similar to the four-toed hedgehog. It is usually identified by its dark muzzle.
Hedgehogs may also eat lizards, snakes, frogs, and small rodents. [12] Plant matter appears to make up only a negligible part of the hedgehog's diet. [13] [14] [15]
The Southern African hedgehog is said to be a slow mover; however, when threatened, it can move surprisingly fast at 6 to 7 km/h (3.7 to 4.3 mph). [3] During the day, they typically stay where they live, which is an area that is covered with vegetation or in a hole in the ground.
In Pennsylvania – hedgehogs may not be imported into the state, but hedgehogs in the state as of 1992 and their descendants are allowed. [ 14 ] It is currently illegal to own a hedgehog in California , [ 15 ] Georgia , Hawaii , New York City , [ 16 ] and Washington, D.C.
Cool Facts About Hedgehogs Many people agree that hedgehogs make great pet s. When we lived in Indiana where owning a hedgehog is legal (they are considered an exotic pet and illegal in several ...
The bare-bellied hedgehog has a head to body length 14–25 cm (5.5–9.8 in), a short tail of 1–3 cm (0.39–1.18 in), and weighs 310–435 g (10.9–15.3 oz). It reaches sexual maturity in about 10 months and gives birth to 4-6 young per litter.
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