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Long-Eared Hedgehog

The little Long-Eared Hedgehog is much smaller than all its cousins, as well as faster. They have a small range, living primarily in Central Asia.

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Latin Name: Hemiechinus auritus	Conservation Status: Unknown
Distribution: Central Asia, Caucasus Mountains	Maximum Weight: 500 g

The Long-Eared Hedgehog is one of the smallest mammal species in the Erinaceidae family. When threatened, they attack their predators by jumping at them with their short spikes. The Long-Eared Hedgehog hibernates during the winter months, and nests in long grass during the warmer months.