Hugh's Hedgehog
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Hugh's Hedgehog (Mesechinus hughi), also sometimes referred to as the Central Chinese Hedgehog, is a hedgehog native to Central China and Manchuria. It prefers open areas, but can be found in shrubs and forests.
Hugh's Hedgehog is endemic to China. It is known to look for food even in daytime on rainy days.
[edit] References
- ^ Hutterer, Rainer (2005-11-16). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 216. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ Insectivore Specialist Group (1996). Mesechinus hughi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2006-05-11. Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)
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