Wildlifeof China
Daurian Hedgehog
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Mesechinus dauuricus
Basic stats
Diet
Beetles, other insects, earthworms and small vertebrates
Habitat
Steppe, forest-steppe and open scrub
Range
Mongolia, northeastern China and adjoining Russia
Size
Approximately 20–30cm
Weight
Approximately 600–1,000g
The Daurian hedgehog is a robust, pale-spined hedgehog with relatively short ears and a broad body. It occurs across Mongolia, northeastern China and adjoining Russia. Adults measure approximately 20–30cm and can approach 1kg before winter dormancy. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It inhabits steppe, forest-steppe and open scrub, often resting beneath vegetation or in burrows made by other animals. Beetles and other insects form much of the diet, supplemented by earthworms and small vertebrates. It is mainly nocturnal and hibernates through the coldest part of the year. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Daurian Hedgehog eat?
- Beetles, other insects, earthworms and small vertebrates
- What habitat does the Daurian Hedgehog live in?
- Steppe, forest-steppe and open scrub
- Where is the Daurian Hedgehog found?
- Mongolia, northeastern China and adjoining Russia
- How big is the Daurian Hedgehog?
- Approximately 20–30cm
- How much does the Daurian Hedgehog weigh?
- Approximately 600–1,000g