Amur hedgehog [SEP] parent taxon
Amur hedgehog
The Amur hedgehog ("Erinaceus amurensis"), also called the Manchurian hedgehog, is a hedgehog similar to the European hedgehog in appearance and behaviour, although it is more lightly coloured. It is native to Amur Oblast and Primorye in Russia, Manchuria in China, and the Korean Peninsula. Like other hedgehogs, it uses scent and hearing while looking for prey, and the name "hedgehog" refers to the pig-like grunts it makes as it forages.
Description.
This hedgehog is closely
are separated from each other by narrow strips of bare skin. The quills, covered in keratin, are strong so that they don't break or fall out. These spines are used as a defense mechanism when they are threatened. The hedgehog curls up into a ball, where their quills are facing out and their face/head are curled inwards.The face and underparts are covered in pale hair.
Distribution and habitat.
The Amur hedgehog is found natively in the Amur Oblast and Primorye in Russia, Manchuria in