But it appears that none survived the six - month voyage to New Zealand in the 19th century , so the New Zealand animals are free of fleas .
In Europe hedgehogs carry a large number of the hedgehog flea ( Archaeopsylla erinacei ) .
It appears that none survived the six - month voyage to New Zealand in the 19th century , so the New Zealand animals are free of fleas .
In Europe hedgehogs carry a large number of the hedgehog flea ( Archaeopsylla erinacei ) .