European Badger vs European Hedgehog
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Badger
0.9 m
Human
1.75 m
European Hedgehog
0.15 m
| European Badger | European Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7–17 kg | 0.4–1.2 kg |
| Length | 60–90 cm | 20–30 cm |
| Height | – | 12–15 cm |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 6 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–15 yrs | 2–7 yrs |
| Gestation | 64 days | 35 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Farmland, Grassland | Forest, Grassland, Garden, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Mustelidae | Erinaceidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Eulipotyphla |