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% |
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 |