European Hedgehog

LC Omnivore Gardens, Grasslands
0.6–1.2 kg
Weight
2–5 yrs
Lifespan
4–6 km/h
Top Speed
Europe, Asia
Found In

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric European Hedgehog Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 0.9 kg 12 kg ↓ 93%
Height 22 cm
Top Speed 5 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 86%
Avg Speed 5 km/h
Lifespan 3.5 yrs 17.5 yrs ↓ 80%
Weight (kg)0.9avg 12Speed (km/h)5avg 35Lifespan (yrs)3.5avg 17.5

Range Across 2 Regions

Habitat: Gardens, Grasslands
Found In: Europe, Asia
Coloration: Brown, Spiny

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 35 days
Offspring per Birth: 3-7
Lifespan: 2–5 years

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #51 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
49 Flying Fox Up to 1.1 kg LC
50 Blue Jay 70–120 g LC
51 European Hedgehog 0.6–1.2 kg LC
52 Frilled Lizard Up to 0.5 kg LC
53 Glass Frog Up to 0.03 g LC
54 Hummingbird 2–20 g LC

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