{"id":186264,"date":"2022-07-18T11:10:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:09","slug":"where-does-the-hedgehogs-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does the hedgehogs live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_does_the_hedgehogs_live\" title=\"Where does the hedgehogs live?\">Where does the hedgehogs live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_do_hedgehogs_live_in\" title=\"What do hedgehogs live in?\">What do hedgehogs live in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#How_long_do_hedgehogs_live_as_pets\" title=\"How long do hedgehogs live as pets?\">How long do hedgehogs live as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Can_hedgehogs_survive_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can hedgehogs survive in the wild?\">Can hedgehogs survive in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_is_the_home_of_a_hedgehog_called\" title=\"What is the home of a hedgehog called?\">What is the home of a hedgehog called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_do_hedgehogs_live_in_the_day\" title=\"Where do hedgehogs live in the day?\">Where do hedgehogs live in the day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_are_most_hedgehogs_found\" title=\"Where are most hedgehogs found?\">Where are most hedgehogs found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_do_hedgehog_live_in_the_garden\" title=\"Where do hedgehog live in the garden?\">Where do hedgehog live in the garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_is_a_hedgehog_house_called\" title=\"What is a hedgehog house called?\">What is a hedgehog house called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_do_hedgehogs_live_nest\" title=\"Where do hedgehogs live nest?\">Where do hedgehogs live nest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_does_a_hedgehog_use_for_shelter\" title=\"What does a hedgehog use for shelter?\">What does a hedgehog use for shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Does_a_hedgehog_make_a_good_pet\" title=\"Does a hedgehog make a good pet?\">Does a hedgehog make a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_hedgehog_as_a_pet\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep a hedgehog as a pet?\">Is it cruel to keep a hedgehog as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#How_long_do_hedgehogs_live_domesticated\" title=\"How long do hedgehogs live domesticated?\">How long do hedgehogs live domesticated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#How_long_does_a_hedgehog_live_in_the_wild\" title=\"How long does a hedgehog live in the wild?\">How long does a hedgehog live in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Can_a_pet_hedgehog_survive_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can a pet hedgehog survive in the wild?\">Can a pet hedgehog survive in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_do_wild_hedgehogs_live\" title=\"Where do wild hedgehogs live?\">Where do wild hedgehogs live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Do_hedgehogs_live_in_the_wild_in_the_US\" title=\"Do hedgehogs live in the wild in the US?\">Do hedgehogs live in the wild in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_does_a_hedgehog_live_in\" title=\"Where does a hedgehog live in?\">Where does a hedgehog live in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_is_the_shelter_of_a_hedgehog\" title=\"What is the shelter of a hedgehog?\">What is the shelter of a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Do_hedgehogs_have_homes\" title=\"Do hedgehogs have homes?\">Do hedgehogs have homes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Where_do_hedgehogs_stay_in_the_day\" title=\"Where do hedgehogs stay in the day?\">Where do hedgehogs stay in the day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#Do_hedgehogs_stay_in_the_same_garden\" title=\"Do hedgehogs stay in the same garden?\">Do hedgehogs stay in the same garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#How_do_I_know_if_a_hedgehog_is_visiting_my_garden\" title=\"How do I know if a hedgehog is visiting my garden?\">How do I know if a hedgehog is visiting my garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-hedgehogs-live\/#What_do_hedgehogs_do_during_the_day\" title=\"What do hedgehogs do during the day?\">What do hedgehogs do during the day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_the_hedgehogs_live\"><\/span>Where does the hedgehogs live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where do hedgehogs live? They inhabit a wide range across a variety of climates and terrains in <b>East Africa, West Africa, and Central Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of ground-dwelling insects and other invertebrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hedgehogs_live_in\"><\/span>What do hedgehogs live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can live in a wide range of habitats, including <b>savannas, forests, deserts, scrublands and suburban gardens. Hedgehog homes are usually burrows and nests they build themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_hedgehogs_live_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do hedgehogs live as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Keller says, With appropriate care and keeping, your hedgehog will live <b>about five years, and some even live longer than eight years. If you have any questions about hedgehogs, contact your local veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_survive_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs survive in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs live in the wild in the regions of Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. Native hedgehogs in the wild are absent in Australia, South Asia, and there are not a single alive native species in South and North America though there used to be a long time ago.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_home_of_a_hedgehog_called\"><\/span>What is the home of a hedgehog called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The &#8216;Hedge&#8217; part of their name comes from where they build their nests <b>hedges, bushes and shrubs. The &#8216;hog&#8217; part comes from the small snorting\/ grunting sound they make which is similar to a pig\/warthog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_hedgehogs_live_in_the_day\"><\/span>Where do hedgehogs live in the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>nest<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_most_hedgehogs_found\"><\/span>Where are most hedgehogs found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Native hedgehogs are found in <b>central Asia and parts of the Middle East. The long-eared hedgehog breed is most common in China, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey. Asian Hedgehogs avoids the desert and mountainous terrain but thrive in grassy regions adjacent to forests or source of water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_hedgehog_live_in_the_garden\"><\/span>Where do hedgehog live in the garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs like dry spaces such as <b>under garden sheds, near compost heaps, hedges or even just an untidy bit of your garden  so be careful when moving or disturbing such spaces, especially during winter when they will be hibernating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hedgehog_house_called\"><\/span>What is a hedgehog house called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Artificial hedgehog houses (or hibernacula) are also used by hedgehogs and can be really fun to make.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_hedgehogs_live_nest\"><\/span>Where do hedgehogs live nest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where do hedgehogs live? They inhabit a wide range across a variety of climates and terrains in <b>East Africa, West Africa, and Central Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of ground-dwelling insects and other invertebrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_hedgehog_use_for_shelter\"><\/span>What does a hedgehog use for shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their nests may be quite large, usually made of mosses, grass, leaves and other garden debris. They can be found <b>at the base of thick hedges, under thick bramble bushes, garden sheds or piles of rubbish<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_hedgehog_make_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Does a hedgehog make a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs can be a fun and low-maintenance pet for your household, but they do need some special care. They have sharp quills that can make handling difficult. Consistent and proper daily handling will help them relax and feel comfortable with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_hedgehog_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep a hedgehog as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs can easily suffer from malnutrition and the overwhelming stress of captivity in an unnatural and uncomfortable environment. PETA has exposed breeding facilities keeping hundreds of suffering small animals in dank, filthy cages and bins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_hedgehogs_live_domesticated\"><\/span>How long do hedgehogs live domesticated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs can live up to 10 years in captivity, but those hedgehogs are few and far between. A 10-year-old hedgehog would be as rare as 104-year-old grandma. Some believe the hybridization of the Algerian and White Bellied species resulted in a more resilient hedgehog that lived longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_hedgehog_live_in_the_wild\"><\/span>How long does a hedgehog live in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-3 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_pet_hedgehog_survive_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can a pet hedgehog survive in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The answer is a resounding no!<\/b> It is important to remember that hedgehogs are wild animals, which belong within their own complex ecosystem where they can be given the opportunity to thrive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_wild_hedgehogs_live\"><\/span>Where do wild hedgehogs live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where do hedgehogs live? They inhabit a wide range across a variety of climates and terrains in <b>East Africa, West Africa, and Central Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of ground-dwelling insects and other invertebrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_live_in_the_wild_in_the_US\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs live in the wild in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs are not found in the wild in North America, and the African Pygmy hedgehog was domesticated and brought over to the U.S. as pets in the 1980&#8217;s. There is no records that Hedgehogs have been introduced and kept in Australia, as they are illegal to breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_a_hedgehog_live_in\"><\/span>Where does a hedgehog live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where do hedgehogs live? They inhabit a wide range across a variety of climates and terrains in <b>East Africa, West Africa, and Central Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of ground-dwelling insects and other invertebrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_shelter_of_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>What is the shelter of a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs hibernate alone from November to April under a supporting structure such as <b>a shed, wood piles, brambles, open compost bags or bonfire heaps. They may, however, emerge to forage at night during warm winter spells. In summer, hedgehogs shelter during the day in temporary nests of leaves, moss and grass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_have_homes\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs have homes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs do prefer to make their own homes. Under sheds and decking are popular choices so please leave a gap to make sure they can get underneath. Also be careful if you decide to remove an old shed or decking  nesting females can kill or injure their young if they are disturbed whilst nesting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_hedgehogs_stay_in_the_day\"><\/span>Where do hedgehogs stay in the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are nocturnal. They are generally found out and about at night. During the day they should be <b>tucked up in their Hedgehog Houses sleeping<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_stay_in_the_same_garden\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs stay in the same garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are not territorial, however they do seem to follow a regular routine, <b>visiting the same gardens and even specific areas at roughly the same time each night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_a_hedgehog_is_visiting_my_garden\"><\/span>How do I know if a hedgehog is visiting my garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 signs a hedgehog frequents your garden at night<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Leaves and ground foliage have been disturbed. Hedgehogs like to rest in damp, dark places, like log piles or composts.  <\/li>\n<li>Droppings spotted.  <\/li>\n<li>Install a camera.<\/li>\n<p>30-Oct-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hedgehogs_do_during_the_day\"><\/span>What do hedgehogs do during the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, <b>sleeping during the day and foraging for food late evening through to early morning. If they are out during the day there MAY be a problem. If it seems to have a purpose and is going somewhere, or has a mouthful of leaves, it is probably fine.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where does the hedgehogs live?What do hedgehogs live in?How long do hedgehogs live as pets?Can hedgehogs survive in the wild?What is the home of a hedgehog called?Where do hedgehogs live in the day?Where are most hedgehogs found?Where do hedgehog live in the garden?What is a hedgehog house called?Where do hedgehogs live nest?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186264"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186264\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}