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European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Photo by Micolo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this youngster an hour before dusk foraging for food.

Habitat:

Hedgerows parkland and gardens, they walk up to 2km per night looking for food' They eat worms ,slugs,frogs and have a resistance to ADA venom so occasionally eat the odd snake and waste food from kitchens and bins-Not fussy eaters1

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Comments (6)
Micolo
Thanks Ava T-B, Look forward to it! Thanks @ micam1
Ava T-B
Bummer, I was in Shrewsbury a couple of weeks ago. Maybe next time (in a few years) we can connect and you can show me some good spots for taking nature pictures.
Micolo
Thanks albear1960 and purplescarf. Does anyone know if there is a suitable mission to place it in?

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013

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