探検哺乳類

Four-Toed Hedgehog

atelerix albiventris

The Four-Toed Hedgehog is a small, spiky creature that loves to curl up into a ball when it's scared! They are nocturnal animals, which means they come out to play at night when most other animals are asleep.

生息地: Grasslands and scrublands in Africa.

外見

The Four-Toed Hedgehog has a pale brown to grey coat of short, non-barbed spines covering its back, with a contrasting white belly. It possesses a pointed snout, prominent ears, and short legs, typically with four toes on its hind feet.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaErinaceomorphaErinaceidaeAtelerix
Four-Toed Hedgehog
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Four-Toed Hedgehog

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

0/5 · 危険なし

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おもしろい事実

During tough times, they can go into a deep sleep called hibernation for months.

Hedgehogs make many different noises, from snorts and grunts to loud squeals!

Hoglets, baby hedgehogs, are born blind, pink, and with soft, white "starter" spines.

They are called "four-toed" because their back feet usually have only four toes!

特殊能力

能力

Spiny Defender

Four-Toed Hedgehog can curl into a tight, spiny ball because of powerful back muscles, protecting itself from predators.

能力

Self-Anointing

Four-Toed Hedgehog has a unique habit of spreading foamy saliva onto its quills, which helps them acquire new scents for camouflage.

能力

Venom Resistance

Four-Toed Hedgehog can resist some snake and scorpion venoms because of specialized proteins in its body.

サイズと詳細

長さ
15-25 cm
体重
0.3-0.6 kg
寿命
3-6 年
Top Speed
10 km/h
一度の出産数
2-6
妊娠期間
30-40 日

食性と食事

These spiny foragers enjoy a mixed menu of insects, worms, and even some fruits!

主な食物

  • insects
  • worms
  • slugs
  • snails
  • small vertebrates
  • fruit

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

A common nocturnal predator in their habitat.

eaten by

Side-striped Jackal

Canis adustus

Jackals are opportunistic hunters in their range.

eats

Mealworm beetle

Tenebrio molitor

Hedgehogs feast on various insects and their larvae.

eats

Giant African Land Snail

Achatina fulica

Snails are a common part of their varied diet.

特徴

別名

African HedgehogWhite-Bellied Hedgehog

コレクション

安全性

危険度

0/5 · 危険なし

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Four-Toed Hedgehogの長さは何ですか?

15-25 cm

Four-Toed Hedgehogの体重は何ですか?

0.3-0.6 kg

Four-Toed Hedgehogの寿命は何ですか?

3-6 年

Four-Toed Hedgehogのtop Speedは何ですか?

10 km/h

Four-Toed Hedgehogは何を食べますか?

These spiny foragers enjoy a mixed menu of insects, worms, and even some fruits!

Four-Toed Hedgehogは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands and scrublands in Africa.

Four-Toed Hedgehogはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Four-Toed Hedgehogの一度の出産数は何ですか?

2-6

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