Wildlifeof India
Indian Long-eared Hedgehog
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Basic stats
Diet
Small insects
Habitat
Burrows
Range
Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in India, and Pakistan
Size
About 17cm
Weight
200–500g
The Indian long-eared hedgehog is a small hedgehog, about 17 cm long and 200–500 g. It has well-developed senses, with large ears and eyes and whiskers near the snout, and can erect its spines for protection. It is native to northern India and Pakistan, and in India is found in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is insectivorous and nocturnal and is often found in burrows. It breeds seasonally, and the courtship is notably complex, involving dancing around the female for several days before mating. It has been noted as a carrier of tick-borne diseases (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Indian Long-eared Hedgehog eat?
- Small insects
- What habitat does the Indian Long-eared Hedgehog live in?
- Burrows
- Where is the Indian Long-eared Hedgehog found?
- Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in India, and Pakistan
- How big is the Indian Long-eared Hedgehog?
- About 17cm
- How much does the Indian Long-eared Hedgehog weigh?
- 200–500g