African hedgehog
Atelerix albiventris
Key identification features
A small animal with short, sharp spines on its back from its head to its tail. White face and belly.
Rolls into a defensive prickly ball when disturbed. HB 15-20 cm. Wt 0.25-1.3 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
Nocturnal and solitary. Found primarily in dry, open habitats. Can be very common in urban areas.
Similar species
Porcupines are much larger.
Distribution Map
Historical Distribution Map
References for historical distribution map
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