Hedgehog

Named for its habit of rooting through hedges and undergrowth for tasty insects, hedgehogs are any of the spiny mammals within the subfamily Erinaceinae. They are endemic to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and have also been introduced to New Zealand.

Scientific Name: Subfamily Erinaceinae

Characteristics: Did you know that the hedgehogs spines are actually hollow and hardened pieces of hair? Learn more about this astounding animal with our life-like and hand painted model!

Size and Color: Standing 2.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches long, this figurine is a touch larger than a deck of cards stood on its side. Hedgehog spines are brown and tan, and their undersides are usually white.