European Hedgehog vs Red Fox
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Hedgehog
0.15 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Fox
0.9 m
| European Hedgehog | Red Fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4–1.2 kg | 3–11 kg |
| Length | 20–30 cm | 45–90 cm |
| Height | 12–15 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 6 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–7 yrs | 3–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 35 days | 52 days |
| Offspring | 3–7 | 4–6 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Grassland, Garden, Farmland | Forest, Farmland, Grassland, Urban, Woodland, Heathland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Erinaceidae | Canidae |
| Order | Eulipotyphla | Carnivora |