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Hedgehog
It is a Mammal belonging to the Order of Insectivores, the Erinaceid Family. It is widespread throughout Europe and in much of northern Asia. The hedgehog is a nocturnal animal, despite appearing a clumsy animal, the hedgehog is able to run fast and also proves to be an excellent swimmer.
Scientific denomination and classification[edit | edit source]
The scientific name of the hedgehog is "Erinaceus europaeus"
Behaviour[edit | edit source]
The hedgehog has few predators, but if it is caught by surprise it immobilizes and rolls. The hedgehog is omnivorous, eating invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians; they also eat acorns, berries, fruit. During the winter the hedgehog hibernates; in summer, however, the hedgehog is active.
Habitat[edit | edit source]
The hedgehog, lives underground; Especially in the woods, it can also be found in gardens, vegetable gardens, urban parks and hedges.
Evolution[edit | edit source]
From which animals descend? Which are the ancestors?
Its presence in the fables and stories[edit | edit source]
The hedgehog is quite present in fairy tales and fairy tales.
Usually his stories are about how he found the quills.
Its presence in art (images)[edit | edit source]
Artist: SauLeM - Created: 2010
Notes[edit | edit source]
THE TITLE OF A BOOK IS "SMALL HEDGEHOG DOES NOT WANT TO SLEEP" BY GIRALDO MARIA LORETTA
The title of a book is "small hedgehog does not want to sleep" by Giraldo Maria Loretta
Publisher: Giunti
Series: I read
Publication: 2005
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riccio
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