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Long-eared hedgehog

2022-03-29 / 217 Read
  • English name: Hemiechinus auritus
  • Lifetime: 3-6 years
  • Long-eared hedgehog Breed introduction

    Long-eared hedgehog The body shape is about 30-50 cm and the weight is about 400 grams. Hedgehogs are mammals, the spines are derived from its hair, and its spines will fall and grow again, just like we molt, the spines themselves are not poisonous.

    Chinese name Long-eared hedgehog

    English name Hemiechinus auritus

    Origin Africa, West Asia

    Reproduction viviparous

    Long-eared hedgehogCharacteristics

    Long-eared hedgehogLife habits

    in the wild Hedgehogs only start foraging at dusk and can avoid the predation of large carnivores that are active during the day. If they encounter some predators that run faster than it, the spines on their backs and sides provide preliminary protection. It also curls up and lowers its head to keep away from danger in a rolling ball-like manner, an impressive peculiar way of avoiding enemies. Life expectancy is about 3-6 years old.

    Long-eared hedgehogFeeding methods

    Diet

    Multicolored in the wild In the living environment, the menu is really diverse and all-encompassing, including a variety of different terrestrial invertebrates, such as caterpillars, earthworms, beetles, larvae of various insects, centipede, Spider and snails, etc., occasionally feed on bird eggs, chicks, frogs, small mice, etc., and they are completely opportunists. The garden is fed mealworms and cat food.

    Nursing

    Ordinary metal cages are acceptable. Prepare some water, usually feed dog food and fruit. , very simple.