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Species profile

European hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Native hedgehog species and ambassador for garden biodiversity.

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Summary

Native hedgehog species and ambassador for garden biodiversity.

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sightings

Garden sighting example

Example citizen science sighting prepared for duplicate checks and mapping.

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microscopy

European hedgehog spine microscopy sample

Example microscopy record linked to a species profile.

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Sources

Referenced sources

  1. The Hedgehog Program. (2026). Example source for hedgehog conservation. The Hedgehog Program. https://www.hedgehogprogram.com Accessed 2026-09-14. Open source Example source linked to the European hedgehog species profile.