European hedgehogs adapt to their climate with hibernation. Because they hibernate, they are able to live through cold seasons when they can't get food. When the outside temperature goes below 59 degrees Fahrenheit, they go into hibernation. They sleep from October to April. Their body temperature goes down to about 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually their heart beats about 100 times a minute. During hibernation, it drops to 10 times a minute. Their breathing slows down so that their bodies don't need much energy to live.
European climates have cold seasons and hot seasons. The hedgehog will hibernate through the cold times and estivatethrough the hot ones. This is how they adapt. European hedgehogs are mostly hibernators with only a little estivation.
Yes.
no due to the rainy climate hedgehogs live in mostly dry or slightly warm climates depends on the breed
Wild European hedgehogs and other species typically live 2 to 3 years. Domesticated hedgehogs typically live 3-6 years, but can live up to 10. Animals that live that long a few and far between.
There are many varieties of hedgehogs in the wild. Some are from Africa, some are from the dessert, and some are from Europe. African and dessert hedgehogs normally have a warmer climate. While European hedgehogs would have a cooler, more damp climate. All hedgehogs like to burrow and would often be seen eating insects from gardens, etc...
Yes, hedgehogs live in the tundra.... NO.
Hedgehogs are mammals ! They live on land and drink water !
Different hedgehog species have adapted in different ways. Quills evolved for protection against predators; some species developed long ears to disperse heat in the desert; some hedgehogs evolved longer body shapes to be better burrowers; European hedgehogs evolved darker colors to blend in with the forest. The list goes on and on.
Hedgehogs live in Forests , Sheds , Hedges and Bushes.
European hedgehogs adapt to their climate with hibernation. Because they hibernate, they are able to live through cold seasons when they can't get food. When the outside temperature goes below 59 degrees Fahrenheit, they go into hibernation. They sleep from October to April. Their body temperature goes down to about 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually their heart beats about 100 times a minute. During hibernation, it drops to 10 times a minute. Their breathing slows down so that their bodies don't need much energy to live.European climates have cold seasons and hot seasons. The hedgehog will hibernate through the cold times and estivatethrough the hot ones. This is how they adapt. European hedgehogs are mostly hibernators with only a little estivation.
No. There are no hedgehogs in Australia, either native or introduced.
Hedgehogs live above ground, and are generally nocturnal. They hibernate during winter.
they do live in burrows