Four-toed hedgehog
A species of African hedgehogs, Also known as Domestic hedgehog Scientific name : Atelerix albiventris Genus : African hedgehogs
Four-toed hedgehog, A species of African hedgehogs
Also known as:
Domestic hedgehog
Scientific name: Atelerix albiventris
Genus: African hedgehogs
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Description
The white-bellied iguana (Atelerix albiventris) is the most widespread species of African hedgehog.
General Info
Lifespan
4-7 years
Diet
Four-toed hedgehog, commonly known as the African Pygmy Hedgehog, is primarily an insectivore. Its diet includes a variety of insects, small vertebrates and plant material. Spiders, beetles, and worms form a significant part of its everyday intake, complemented by fruits and occasional small rodents.
Appearance
Four-toed hedgehog is a small mammal with a body shape like a cylinder, covered in spiky fur. Its coloration varies from dark gray to brown with lighter beige residues. It is known for its darting quills that provide charismatic appeal and self-defense. No significant differences exist in appearance due to age or gender. Overall, four-toed hedgehog possesses a unique blend of prickly charm.
Behavior
Four-toed hedgehog exhibits primarily nocturnal habits, engaging in solitary foraging for insects during the night, and resting in self-dug burrows during the day. This creature is known for its self-anointing behavior, an uncanny method of spreading saliva on its quills for scent marking. Unlike many mammals, four-toed hedgehog shows little territorial aggression.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Erinaceomorpha Family
Hedgehogs and gymnures Genus
African hedgehogs Species
Four-toed hedgehog 
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