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Hedgehogs
COMMON NAME: Hedgehogs
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Erinaceus europaeus
TYPE: Mammal
YOUNG NAME: Hoglets
GROUP NAME: Prickle
DIET: Omnivores. Insects, mice, frogs, small birds,
worms, caterpillars, slugs, and toads, plants,
fruits, small snakes, eggs.
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 2 to 3 years
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN CAPTIVITY: up to 10 years
HEAD & BODY LENGTH: 4 to 6 inches
TAIL LENGTH: 1/4 to 1.5 inches
WEIGHT: 1 to 2.2 pounds
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