Hemiechinus
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Hemiechinus is a genus of hedgehog
s. It contains two species.
Hedgehog
A hedgehog is any of the spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae and the order Erinaceomorpha. There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera, found through parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand . There are no hedgehogs native to Australia, and no living species native to the Americas...
s. It contains two species.
Species
- Long-eared HedgehogLong-eared HedgehogThe Long-eared hedgehog is a species of hedgehog native to Central Asian countries and the Middle East. The long-eared hedgehog lives in burrows that it either makes or finds and is distinguished by its long ears. It is considered one of the smallest middle eastern hedgehogs . This Hedgehog is...
(Hemiechinus auritus) - Indian Long-eared HedgehogIndian Long-eared HedgehogThe Indian Long-eared Hedgehog is a relatively small hedgehog native to India and Pakistan. It is insectivorous and nocturnal. -Description:...
(Hemiechinus collaris)