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European hedgehog size: How big do they get?

How big does a European hedgehog get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) reaches an average size of 23.7 cm (0′ 10″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 14 years, they grow from 15 grams (0.03 lbs) to 789 grams (1.74 lbs). Talking about reproduction, European hedgehogs have 4 babies about 1 times per year. The European hedgehog (genus: Erinaceus) is a member of the family Erinaceidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

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The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), also known as the West European hedgehog or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in Europe, from Iberia and Italy northwards into Scandinavia. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types. It is a well-known species, and a favorite in European gardens, both for its endearing appearance and its preference for eating a range of garden pests. While populations are currently stable across much of its range, it is thought to be declining severely in Great Britain.

Animals of the same family as a European hedgehog

We found other animals of the Erinaceidae family:

Animals with the same size as a European hedgehog

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as European hedgehog:

Animals with the same litter size as a European hedgehog

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (4) as a European hedgehog:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a European hedgehog

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a European hedgehog:

Animals with the same weight as a European hedgehog

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Erinaceus europaeus: