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 …

El erizo común, erizo europeo o erizo europeo occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) es una especie de mamífero erinaceomorfo de la familia Erinaceidae, anteriormente incluido dentro del antiguo orden …

The European hedgehog is the UK's only spiny mammal. Their numbers are in dramatic decline in the UK as their habitat is threatened. Find out more about this garden favourite and some simple things …

Erinaceus europaeus (European hedgehog) is commonly found across Europe and into central Asia. Native to this region, it can be found from the Archipelago of the Azores and as far east as …

Jul 21, 2025 · Described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus. It is one of the most studied hedgehog species and the only one widespread across western Europe. It is unique for its ability to thrive in both natural …

Meet the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding, facts and behavior.

A unique and unmistakeable animal, the hedgehog is small, brown and round, with yellow-tipped spines over its back, and a fur-covered face. Mostly nocturnal, you may see or hear one snuffling around the …

The Western European hedgehog is found throughout Europe. It lives in a variety of habitats, including woodlands and grasslands but also frequently in man-made habitats from orchards, vineyards and …

Feb 25, 2018 · Entre las principales características de Erinaceus europaeus o erizo europeo destaca su cuerpo recubierto de púas o espinas huecas de queratinas, en el borde de la parte espinosa está …

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), also known as the West European hedgehog or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in Europe, from Iberia and Italy northwards into …