Summary ²

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in northern and western Europe. It is a common and well-known species, and is a favourite in European gardens, both for its unique, cute appearance and its insectivorous habits.

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1. (c) Tony Wills, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Young_hedgehog.jpg
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinaceus_europaeus

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• iNaturalist NZ taxon page
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• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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• NBN Atlas
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