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Northern white-breasted hedgehog

Erinaceus roumanicus

Photo by Ursula
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Field Notes

Description:

Small hedgehog.

Habitat:

Quite spread from Poland, Austria and the former Yugoslavia, south to Greece and the Adriatic Islands, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes.

Notes:

(Unfortunately this is the best picture I could get of it.)

Reference Links:

Northern white-breasted hedgehog

Species ID Suggestions

Northern white-breasted hedgehog

Erinaceus roumanicus

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DanielePralong
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Comments (4)
wildsweld
That would be great Ursula! I look forward to seeing more pics of this little adorable creature!
Ursula
wildsweld-hopefully next time I'll be able to post more clear pictures of it-there are plenty here and they are adorable, indeed! :) Daniiele-thx for the ID!! :)
wildsweld
He/she is so adorable! mI have never seen one, only photos thank you for posting the photos and the video!
DanielePralong
Hi Ursula! My suggestion is based on your location and the fact I can see a white spot on its chest.

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2013

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