White-Bellied Hedgehog

The southern white-breasted hedgehog (Erinaceus concolor), sometimes referred to as white-bellied hedgehog or white-chested hedgehog, is very similar in lifestyle and appearance to the European hedgehog, but the former has a white spot on its chest. For a long time these two species were considered to be one. The northern white-breasted hedgehog was formerly recognized as a subspecies of the Southern white-breasted hedgehog but newer investigations see both as different species. The Southern white-breasted hedgehog and European hedgehog can hybridize.

Unlike its European counterpart, This hedgehog never digs dens. It prefers building grass nests in secluded places.

E.concolor is an omnivore. It will eat small invertebrates, small vertebrates, fruit, vegetables, and even fungi.

Once fertilized gestation is between 30–40 days.The average liter size is 2–5 offspring with a maximum of 10.