European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

About

Britain's only spiny mammal, declining rapidly due to habitat loss, road casualties and agricultural intensification. It hibernates from November to March and is one of Britain's most loved garden visitors.

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Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Latin name: Erinaceus europaeus
IUCN Status: VU — Vulnerable
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Conservation Status: VU

Vulnerable — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.