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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Mammalia |
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Order | : | Erinaceomorpha |
Family | : | Erinaceidae |
Genus | : | Atelerix |
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Scientific Name | : | Atelerix Albiventris |
Type | : | Mammal |
Diet | : | Omnivore |
Size | : | 16-35cm (6-14in) |
Weight | : | 1-2kg (2.2-4.4lbs) |
Top Speed | : | 19km/h (12mph) |
Life Span | : | 3-6 years |
Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
Colour | : | Tan, Brown, Grey |
Skin Type | : | Spikes |
Favourite Food | : | Insects |
Habitat | : | Dense vegetation and woodland |
Average Litter Size | : | 5 |
Main Prey | : | Insects, Worms, Seeds |
Predators | : | Owl, Dog, Foxes |
Special Features | : | Long snout and can roll into a spiky ball |