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| Subject: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:33 pm | |
| In total, there are currently 14 known species of hedgehog found throughout large areas of Europe, (including the British Isles) Africa and Asia, and they have been introduced to some of the islands off the African coast, and New Zealand. There are no native species of hedgehog in Southeast Asia, Australia or North and South America. Below is a list of the four genera and 14 that comprise the known hedgehog species of the World: GENERA: Erinaceus SPECIES: E. europaeus, E. concolor, E. Amurensis GENERA: Atelerix SPECIES: A. albiventris, A. algirus, A. sclateri, A. frontalis GENERA: Hemiechinus SPECIES: H. auritus, H. collaris, H. hughi, H. dauuricus GENERA: Paraechinus SPECIES: P. aethiopicus, P. micropus, P. hypomelas European Species Erinaceus europaeus The Western or European Hedgehog Also known as the Brown-Breasted Hedgehog. Range: Ireland, Britain, Western Europe, Southern Scandinavia Appearance: 12-15 inches long 700 - 1000 grams Chocolate-brown banded quills with brown underbelly fur [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:36 pm | |
| Erinaceus concolor The Eastern European Hedgehog Also known as the White-Breasted Hedgehog. Range: Czechoslovakia, as far south as Israel and north beyond the Caspian sea. Appearance: 12-15 inches long 700 - 1000 grams Chocolate-brown banded quills with brown underbelly fur and a distinct white patch of fur across the chest. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:39 pm | |
| Erinaceus amurensis The Chinese Hedgehog Range: China, Manchuria and the Korean peninsula Appearance: 12-15 inches long 700 - 1000 grams Chocolate-brown banded quills with brown underbelly fur. (quill colour variations can be extensive in this species) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:43 pm | |
| African Species Atelerix albiventris The 4-Toed or White-Bellied Hedgehog Range: Central Africa Appearance: 7-10 inches long 300 - 700 grams Chocolate-brown and black banded quills with white underbelly fur. This species totally lacks the "great toe" on the back foot, prevalent in all other hedgehog species, hence the common name, 'Four-Toed Hedgehog.' [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:45 pm | |
| Atelerix algirus The Algerian Hedgehog Range: North Africa, from Morocco to Libya, including pockets in southern Spain and France. Has been successfully introduced to the Canary Islands, Malta and Djerba Appearance: 8-14 inches long 400 - 1000 grams Chocolate-brown and cream banded quills with white underbelly fur. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:46 pm | |
| Atelerix sclateri The Somalian Hedgehog Range: Limited to Northern Somalia Appearance: 7-10 inches long 300 - 700 grams Chocolate-brown and black banded quills. The underbelly fur is white with brown on the rear part of the underbelly [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:47 pm | |
| Atelerix frontalis The South African Hedgehog Range: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia Appearance: 7-10 inches long 300 - 700 grams Dark chocolate-brown and black banded quills with a well developed white band of fur across the forehead. The underbelly fur is greyish brown. photo courtesy of Zug G. Standing Bear [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:50 pm | |
| Long-Eared Species Hemiechinus auritus The Long-Eared Hedgehog Range: Libya, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan Appearance: 7-10 inches long 300 - 700 grams Quills are faintly grooved and are banded by light brown. This species has very long, flexible ears and long legs. photo courtesy of Sharon L. Spradling [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:51 pm | |
| Hemiechinus collaris Hardwicke's Hedgehog Range: Eastern Pakistan and Northern India Appearance: 6-8 inches long 200 - 500 grams Very dark brown banded quills with dark brown underbelly fur. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:53 pm | |
| Hemiechinus hughi Central Chinese Hedgehog Range: Central China [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:55 pm | |
| Hemiechinus dauuricus Daurian Hedgehog Range: Eastern Mongolia, Manchuria Appearance: 8-11 inches long 450 - 700 grams Brown banded quills [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:56 pm | |
| Desert Species Paraechinus aethiopicus Ethiopian Hedgehog Range: Wide-ranging throughout North Africa Appearance: 6-10 inches long 400 - 700 grams Pale brown quills with dark legs. Underbelly fur ranges from a mixture of brown, black and white to all brown. Well defined mask with a broad white forehead stripe. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:58 pm | |
| Paraechinus micropus Indian Hedgehog Range: India and Pakistan Appearance: 5-7 inches long 300 - 400 grams Pale brown quills, dark face mask and grey-white forehead. This species has a pointy nose and dark legs. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:00 pm | |
| Paraechinus hypomelas Brandt's Hedgehog Range: Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Oman and the Yemens Appearance: 9-12 inches long 500 - 900 grams Very long dark brown quills. There is no white band across the forehead. photo courtesy of Lim Liang Jim [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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tayer Moderator
Location : south wales: cardiff Join date : 2011-07-05 Posts : 30685 Age : 39
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:11 pm | |
| wow some of these species are stunning, are they all domesticated as pets?
i like the south african hedgehog...lol | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:29 pm | |
| No Tayer - no doubt some are - long eared especially but the others I haven't heard of - but never say never x | |
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Melody Admin
Location : Birkenhead, Wirral Join date : 2011-09-25 Posts : 10625 Age : 52
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:22 pm | |
| My favourites are: The Brandt's hedgehog Ethiopean Hedgehog Somalian Hedgehog Ooof! I think I might like a couple of the others too xoxox | |
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:32 pm | |
| You just like them all Mel - hedgehog mad like the rest of us xx | |
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Melody Admin
Location : Birkenhead, Wirral Join date : 2011-09-25 Posts : 10625 Age : 52
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:37 pm | |
| I think I do, but since reading A Prickly Affair, I did take a fancy to the Brandts one This is a brilliant post Helen, I think it should be made into a sticky because it has the photies of all the other species... xoxox | |
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Snufflehogs Admin
Location : Northwest, UK Join date : 2012-04-12 Posts : 6968
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:56 pm | |
| All of them are so adorable! Not a bad 'un in the bunch. I love the ears on the Hardwicke's! x | |
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gems
Location : north east Join date : 2012-08-02 Posts : 9290 Age : 42
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:26 pm | |
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Lou
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| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:30 pm | |
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gems
Location : north east Join date : 2012-08-02 Posts : 9290 Age : 42
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:31 pm | |
| its ok. | |
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horsy
Location : lancashire Join date : 2012-04-23 Posts : 2282 Age : 55
| Subject: Re: Hedgehogs of the World Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:52 pm | |
| how interesting. had no idea there are so many . great post | |
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