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West European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Classification

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), also known as the West European hedgehog or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species native to Europe from Iberia and Italy northwards into Scandinavia and westwards into Ireland. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types. It is a well-known species, and a favourite in European gardens, both for its endearing appearance and its preference for eating a range of garden pests.

Distribution

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United Kingdom · 239,527Netherlands · 109,043Switzerland · 59,197Germany · 57,820France · 51,269Spain · 5,415Italy · 3,751Belgium · 1,303Luxembourg · 709