Class:
Mammalia
Order:
Insectivora
Scientific Name:
Atelerix albiventris
Range:
Senegal to Sudan and Zambia
Habitat:
Grassland, scrub, savannah, and suburban gardens
Diet:
Grassland, scrub, savannah, and suburban gardens
Gestation:
Approximately 35 days
Litter:
1-10. Usually 4-5.
Life Span:
To 7 years.
Description:
Length 6.75-9.25 inches, tail length up to 2 inches, weight 0.5-1.5 pounds. Upper parts, except for the front of the head and ears, are covered with short spines. Spines are white at the base and at the tips and have a central band that is dark brown or black. The face, limbs, and tail are covered with dark brown or grayish brown hair, and the underparts vary in color from white to black. Females have three pairs of mammae.
Did You Know?
Also known as an African Hedgehog.
Where in the Zoo?
I can be found in the Conservation Education Programs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
|
