The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), also known as the West European hedgehog or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species native to Europe from Iberia and Italy northwards into Scandinavia and westwards into the British Isles. [3]

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is a hedgehog species native to Europe. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types.

A hedgehog is a spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae. There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and in New Zealand by introduction.

The European hedgehog is the UK's only spiny mammal. Their numbers are in dramatic decline in the UK as their habitat is threatened. Find out more about this garden favourite and some simple things you could do to help any in your area.

Eri­naceus eu­ropaeus (Eu­ro­pean hedge­hog) is com­monly found across Eu­rope and into cen­tral Asia. Na­tive to this re­gion, it can be found from the Arch­i­pel­ago of the Azores and as far east …

The Western European hedgehog is found throughout Europe. It lives in a variety of habitats, including woodlands and grasslands but also frequently in man-made habitats from orchards, …

The European hedgehog, scientifically known as Erinaceus europaeus, is a charming creature found across the European continent, stretching from the sunny lands of Iberia and Italy to the chilly realms of Scandinavia.

The European hedgehog is found in almost the entire continent of Europe. It is the most well-known species of hedgehog in the wild and also the most protected species. The species occurs from Spain to Norway and therefore has a very large habitat with a wide variety of climates.

Mar 28, 2025 · Hedgehog, (subfamily Erinaceinae), any of 15 Old World species of insectivores possessing several thousand short, smooth spines. Most species weigh under 700 grams (1.5 pounds), but the common western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) can grow to …

Round, brown and famously covered in spines, the hedgehog is the UK’s most familiar wild animal. They can be spotted in parks and gardens where bushes provide the perfect daytime getaway! They love long grass full of insects to feast on once the sun has set.