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North African Desert Hedgehog
(Ethiopian Hedgehog)
(No Subspecific status)
Paraechinus aethiopicus
(EHRENBERG, 1832)


Photo by: P. Kalscheuer
  
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:05
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E./Reeder DeeAnn (2005): Mammal species of the world: a taxonomic and geographic reference, Edition 1
 
Head-Torso-Length:14 - 28 cm
Tail length:1 - 4 cm
Weight:300 - 450 g
IUCN status:LC (Least Concern)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
Asia
  United Arab Emirates (3 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Abu Dhabi (Emirates Park Zoo) 
     
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  • Al Hefaiyah (Mountain Conservation Centre) 
     
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  • Sharjah (Arabia`s Wildlife Centre) 
    Holding(s): 3