HedgehogErinaceus europaeus

Its back and flanks are covered in spines, which give it a yellowish-brown color. The belly, covered in thick, sparse hair, has a grayish-brown hue. The head has dark eyes, small round ears and a pointed snout. The tail is short and the paws, with five toes, have blunt, strong claws.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Breeding Season April - October

Dimension Length (head-body): 30 cm

Habitat Woods and bushes, agricultural and forest areas, gardens.

Ouriço-cacheiro  ©João Cosme

Ouriço-cacheiro ©João Cosme

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