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in #hedgehog • 7 years ago

Hedgehogs look so cuddly but don't they have spines that could hurt.

"A hedgehog is any of the spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae." Wikipedia

Lifespan: Erinaceus: 2 – 5 years
Scientific name: Erinaceinae
Class: Mammalia
Kingdom: Animalia
Rank: Subfamily

Did you know: The average adult hedgehog has about 5,000 spines, modified hair that is 2-3 cm. 42explore.com

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#nature #spiny #cute #nocturnal
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