Northern white-breasted hedgehog
A species of Woodland hedgehogs Scientific name : Erinaceus roumanicus Genus : Woodland hedgehogs
Northern white-breasted hedgehog, A species of Woodland hedgehogs
Scientific name: Erinaceus roumanicus
Genus: Woodland hedgehogs
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Description
It differs from the brown-breasted urchin mainly by the lighter color of the breast, which stands out clearly from the brown or brown-gray environment. With a head-trunk length of 171 to 280 millimeters, it is slightly smaller than the Southern White-breasted iguana. The tail length is about 29 millimeters, the rear foot length 38 to 43 millimeters, the ear length 28 to 34 millimeters, the condylar length 50 to 64 millimeters and the body weight 240 to 1232 grams. The bright sections of the underside are almost white, and the center of the breast is always white. The back and the top of the head are covered with spines. If he is attacked, he can curl up into a ball.
General Info
Lifespan
2-6 years
Diet
Northern white-breasted hedgehog is predominantly insectivorous, with a particular predilection for beetles, caterpillars, and earthworms. Additionally, it supplements its diet with small vertebrates, fruits, and fungi, maximizing its nutrient intake.
Appearance
Northern white-breasted hedgehog is a small-sized mammal with a rounded body. Its skin is thickly coated with spiny fur, mainly brown or tan but fading to white on the underbelly. Northern white-breasted hedgehog 's most noticeable characteristic is its spiky coat, formed by thousands of stiff, needle-like spines. Notably, its snout is elongated and ends in a bulbous black nose. No discernible differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are typically seen.
Behavior
Northern white-breasted hedgehog is a solitary and nocturnal species, primarily active at dusk and dawn. It forages for a variety of foods, including insects, worms, and small vertebrates. Notably, during winter northern white-breasted hedgehog undergoes hibernation, a key survival adaptation. Northern white-breasted hedgehog marks territory with scent glands located on its flanks and defecates in designated areas.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Erinaceomorpha Family
Hedgehogs and gymnures Genus
Woodland hedgehogs Species
Northern white-breasted hedgehog 
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