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Desert Hedgehogs
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Desert Hedgehogs

Paraechinus

Paraechinus is a genus of hedgehogs. Members are small and nocturnal. The genus contains four species from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia:

Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 4 known species

Desert Hedgehog

speciesParaechinus aethiopicus

Brandt's Hedgehog

speciesParaechinus hypomelas

Indian Hedgehog

speciesParaechinus micropus

Bare-bellied Hedgehog

speciesParaechinus nudiventris

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