{"id":82189,"date":"2022-04-22T11:56:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:56:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:56:01","slug":"what-is-the-largest-hedgehog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the largest hedgehog?"},"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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_is_the_largest_hedgehog\" title=\"What is the largest hedgehog?\">What is the largest hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Is_a_porcupine_a_hedgehog\" title=\"Is a porcupine a hedgehog?\">Is a porcupine a hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_animal_looks_like_a_big_hedgehog\" title=\"What animal looks like a big hedgehog?\">What animal looks like a big hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_do_wild_hedgehogs_get\" title=\"How big do wild hedgehogs get?\">How big do wild hedgehogs get?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_is_the_maximum_size_of_a_hedgehog\" title=\"What is the maximum size of a hedgehog?\">What is the maximum size of a hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_do_hedgehogs_get_UK\" title=\"How big do hedgehogs get UK?\">How big do hedgehogs get UK?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Which_is_the_largest_hedgehog_male_or_female\" title=\"Which is the largest hedgehog male or female?\">Which is the largest hedgehog male or female?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Are_hedgehogs_baby_porcupines\" title=\"Are hedgehogs baby porcupines?\">Are hedgehogs baby porcupines?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Is_Sonic_a_porcupine\" title=\"Is Sonic a porcupine?\">Is Sonic a porcupine?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_porcupine_a_hedgehog_and_an_echidna\" title=\"Whats the difference between a porcupine a hedgehog and an echidna?\">Whats the difference between a porcupine a hedgehog and an echidna?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_animal_looks_like_a_giant_hedgehog\" title=\"What animal looks like a giant hedgehog?\">What animal looks like a giant hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_looks_like_a_hedgehog_but_bigger\" title=\"What looks like a hedgehog but bigger?\">What looks like a hedgehog but bigger?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_animal_is_similar_to_a_hedgehog\" title=\"What animal is similar to a hedgehog?\">What animal is similar to a hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_animal_looks_like_a_porcupine\" title=\"What animal looks like a porcupine?\">What animal looks like a porcupine?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_hedgehog\" title=\"How big is a full grown hedgehog?\">How big is a full grown hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#Are_there_different_size_hedgehogs\" title=\"Are there different size hedgehogs?\">Are there different size hedgehogs?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_is_the_biggest_hedgehog_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the biggest hedgehog in the world?\">What is the biggest hedgehog in the world?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_is_the_biggest_hedgehog\" title=\"How big is the biggest hedgehog?\">How big is the biggest hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_do_hedgehogs_grow_UK\" title=\"How big do hedgehogs grow UK?\">How big do hedgehogs grow UK?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_is_the_biggest_kind_of_hedgehog\" title=\"What is the biggest kind of hedgehog?\">What is the biggest kind of 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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_happens_if_a_hedgehog_pricks_you\" title=\"What happens if a hedgehog pricks you?\">What happens if a hedgehog pricks you?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_size_is_a_full_grown_hedgehog\" title=\"What size is a full grown hedgehog?\">What size is a full grown hedgehog?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#What_to_do_if_a_hedgehog_is_in_your_garden\" title=\"What to do if a hedgehog is in your garden?\">What to do if a hedgehog is in your 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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#At_what_age_is_a_hedgehog_fully_grown\" title=\"At what age is a hedgehog fully grown?\">At what age is a hedgehog fully grown?<\/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\/what-is-the-largest-hedgehog\/#How_big_is_a_female_hedgehog\" title=\"How big is a female hedgehog?\">How big is a female hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_hedgehog\"><\/span>What is the largest hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where it co-exists with the <b>northern white-breasted hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus), the two species are difficult to distinguish in the field, the latter having a white spot on its chest. It is probably the largest hedgehog species and is possibly the heaviest member of the order Erinaceomorpha.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_porcupine_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>Is a porcupine a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are small mammals with cone-shaped faces, short legs and bodies that are covered with porcupine-like quills. Despite their similar appearances, <b>porcupines and hedgehogs are not closely related. Unlike porcupines, hedgehog quills are not easily detached from their bodies, according to Animal Planet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_looks_like_a_big_hedgehog\"><\/span>What animal looks like a big hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tenrecs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_wild_hedgehogs_get\"><\/span>How big do wild hedgehogs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When uncurled, adult hedgehogs range in length from <b>24 to 35cm (9.5 &#8211; 14 in.), between two and five centimetres (12 in.)<\/b><b>of which is the tail. The weight fluctuates considerably in accordance with season, age and sex.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_maximum_size_of_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>What is the maximum size of a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most hedgehogs can fit in an adult&#8217;s hand. They range in size from <b>4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 centimeters), according to the San Diego Zoo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_hedgehogs_get_UK\"><\/span>How big do hedgehogs get UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size: <b>150-300mm head and body length, dependant on age; tail: 10-20mm. Weight: Up to 2kg, heaviest in autumn. Lifespan: Up to 10 years (but this is exceptional). Over half die within their first year, and average life expectancy is 2-3 years in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_largest_hedgehog_male_or_female\"><\/span>Which is the largest hedgehog male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Erinaceus europaeus. The Hedgehog should be instantly recognisable and there is no other British mammal that looks anything like it. <b>Males are usually bigger than females but these differences are masked by variations between individuals in terms of their age, or by seasonal effects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hedgehogs_baby_porcupines\"><\/span>Are hedgehogs baby porcupines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets and baby porcupines are called porcupettes. The number of quills on each animal is yet another way to distinguish them, as hedgehogs may have up to 6,000, while some porcupines have over 30,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sonic_a_porcupine\"><\/span>Is Sonic a porcupine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sonic is a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog who can run at supersonic speeds and curl into a ball, primarily to attack enemies.<\/b>Is Sonic the hedgehog a porcupine?Sonic the HedgehogSpeciesHedgehogGenderMale20-Dec-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_porcupine_a_hedgehog_and_an_echidna\"><\/span>Whats the difference between a porcupine a hedgehog and an echidna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They have relatively long, almost beak-like snouts and coarse hair in between their spines. Usually weighing between 2 and 5 kg, <b>echidnas are mid-sized, smaller than most porcupines but larger than most hedgehogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_looks_like_a_giant_hedgehog\"><\/span>What animal looks like a giant hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A tenrec is any species of mammal within the afrotherian family Tenrecidae endemic to Madagascar. Tenrecs are widely diverse; as a result of convergent evolution some resemble hedgehogs, shrews, opossums, rats, or mice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_looks_like_a_hedgehog_but_bigger\"><\/span>What looks like a hedgehog but bigger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>lesser hedgehog tenrec weighs up to 250 grams and has a body up to 18 cm long. The streaked tenrec is about the same size; its fur consists of detachable barbed spines and coarse hairs. The common, or tailless, tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus) is the largest, weighing 2 kg (4.4 pounds) or more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_is_similar_to_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>What animal is similar to a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hedgehog&#8217;s closest relatives are <b>moonrats, shrews, and moles. People often confuse porcupines and hedgehogs because the two share a common characteristic: quills!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_looks_like_a_porcupine\"><\/span>What animal looks like a porcupine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_hedgehog\"><\/span>How big is a full grown hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 6 and 11 inches long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_different_size_hedgehogs\"><\/span>Are there different size hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are several different types of hedgehogs, and their sizes vary from 4-12 inches in length. Three domesticated species can be kept as pets, and the other fourteen are wild species. Generally, the domesticated species tend to be smaller than the wild types of hedhehog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_hedgehog_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the biggest hedgehog in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where it co-exists with the <b>northern white-breasted hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus), the two species are difficult to distinguish in the field, the latter having a white spot on its chest. It is probably the largest hedgehog species and is possibly the heaviest member of the order Erinaceomorpha.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_biggest_hedgehog\"><\/span>How big is the biggest hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>European hedgehogs are <b>between nine and 14 inches long, and they weigh around five pounds when fully grown, making them the largest of all hedgehog breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_hedgehogs_grow_UK\"><\/span>How big do hedgehogs grow UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum recorded weight is <b>2000 g (4.4 lb), though few wild specimens exceed 1,600 g (3.5 lb) even in autumn. Adult summer weight is typically somewhat less than in autumn, with an average of around 800 g (28 oz) and adult weights commonly as low as 500 g (18 oz).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_kind_of_hedgehog\"><\/span>What is the biggest kind of hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size: <b>150-300mm head and body length, dependant on age; tail: 10-20mm. Weight: Up to 2kg, heaviest in autumn. Lifespan: Up to 10 years (but this is exceptional). Over half die within their first year, and average life expectancy is 2-3 years in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_hedgehog_pricks_you\"><\/span>What happens if a hedgehog pricks you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>European hedgehogs are between nine and 14 inches long, and they weigh around five pounds when fully grown, making them the largest of all hedgehog breeds. They are almost always brown in color and have furry faces and bellies. They also eat animals such as snails, beetles, and slugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_is_a_full_grown_hedgehog\"><\/span>What size is a full grown hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 to 12 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_hedgehog_is_in_your_garden\"><\/span>What to do if a hedgehog is in your garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum recorded weight is <b>2000 g (4.4 lb), though few wild specimens exceed 1,600 g (3.5 lb) even in autumn. Adult summer weight is typically somewhat less than in autumn, with an average of around 800 g (28 oz) and adult weights commonly as low as 500 g (18 oz).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_a_hedgehog_fully_grown\"><\/span>At what age is a hedgehog fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, any hedgehog out during the day is probably in trouble and will need to be <b>picked up and taken to a wildlife rescue centre. You can pick them up using gardening gloves and put them into a cardboard box, although they are good climbers, so you would need to ensure it cannot escape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_female_hedgehog\"><\/span>How big is a female hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When uncurled, adult hedgehogs range in length from <b>24 to 35cm (9.5 &#8211; 14 in.), between two and five centimetres (12 in.)<\/b><b>of which is the tail. The weight fluctuates considerably in accordance with season, age and sex.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the largest hedgehog?Is a porcupine a hedgehog?What animal looks like a big hedgehog?How big do wild hedgehogs get?What is the maximum size of a hedgehog?How big do hedgehogs get UK?Which is the largest hedgehog male or female?Are hedgehogs baby porcupines?Is Sonic a porcupine?Whats the difference between a porcupine a hedgehog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82189"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}