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RAFTING
MASTI - Flora & Fauna - Animals - Mammals -
Indian
Long Eared Hedgehog |
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Classification |
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Kingdom : |
Animalia
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| Phylum : |
Chordata
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Mammalia |
| Order : |
Erinaceomorpha |
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Family : |
Erinaceidae |
| Genus : |
Hemiechinus |
| Species:
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H. collaris |
| Zoological name : |
Hemiechinus collaris
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| Found In :
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Corbett National Park and
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
in India |
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Physical appearance : Indian long eared Hedgehog
is 17 cm long and weigh around 200- 250 gm. It is
small in size but has extremely large ears.
Presence in India : Indian Long eared
Hedgehog are almost found in all the parts of India.
It can also be spotted in Corbett National Park and
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Habitat : Indian Long Eared Hedgehog is
mostly found near the human habitations.
Diet : Indian Long Eared Hedgehog feeds on
insects and other invertebrates.
Reproduction : Males perform dance in front
of the females for several days before mating.
Conservation status : Least concern
Lifespan : Unknown |
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