Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • India
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. India
  3. 2022
  4. November 09
  5. European hedgehog in Sussex, England
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios European hedgehog in Sussex, England

November 09, 2022

European hedgehog in Sussex, England

© Jules Cox/Minden Picture

Look, but don’t touch. European hedgehog in Sussex, England

Join us for a trip across the pond as we take a moment to examine the prickly European hedgehog. Our friend in today’s photo is in Sussex, England, but European hedgehogs are widespread across the continent. They’re thought to be the largest and heaviest of the hedgehog family. A nocturnal creature, the hedgehog can often be found in gardens snacking on its preferred diet of insects.

The European hedgehog is sometimes considered an invasive species. In New Zealand, for example, the hedgehog has no natural predators and threatens the food supply of native bush birds. But it’s hard to blame such a cute little creature. With roughly 6,000 spines on its back, the hedgehog was, at one point, used as an unofficial symbol for NATO, chosen because it's a peaceful animal that has a rather pointed defense system.

animal mammal rodent porcupine erinaceidae hedgehog domesticated hedgehog

Related Images

Blackbird in Essex, EnglandBlackbird in Essex, England
Mountain hare in Derbyshire, EnglandMountain hare in Derbyshire, England
Kangaroo mother and babyKangaroo mother and baby
Bison in Wind Cave National Park, South DakotaBison in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New MexicoSandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
Polar bear in Svalbard, NorwayPolar bear in Svalbard, Norway
Gentoo penguins in AntarcticaGentoo penguins in Antarctica
Mountain goats at Glacier National Park in MontanaMountain goats at Glacier National Park in Montana

Today on Bing

Ancient rock tombs carved into the cliff near Dalyan, Turkey

Ancient rock tombs carved into the cliff near Dalyan, Turkey

Nov 09, 2021
The hills of Barolo vineyards in Piedmont, Italy

The hills of Barolo vineyards in Piedmont, Italy

Nov 09, 2020
The Brandenburg Gate seen through a heart-shaped replica of the Berlin Wall

The Brandenburg Gate seen through a heart-shaped replica of the Berlin Wall

Nov 09, 2019
Cup fungus in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Cup fungus in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Nov 09, 2018

Related Tags

outdoor animal mammal bird snow water grass mountain group polar bear sky tree sitting branch oscine colorful nature orange wave kangaroo
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 4642x2611
  • © 2023 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.