African Pygmy Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

4-6 years

Also known as the four-toed hedgehog, afrian pygmy hedgehogs are native to eastern and central Africa.

This species eats insects, snails, grubs, spiders, and occasionally plant matter.

These hedgehogs are solitary. Their quills make an excellent defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, they will roll up into a ball and protect their vulnerable legs and head while their quills stand upright.

Conservation Status

Threats in the Wild

The African pygmy hedgehog, also known as the four-toed hedgehog, has a stable wild population and is facing no major threats.

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