Hedgehogs stamp catalogue

221 items

Hedgehogs (Erinaceidae) are a family in the order of insectivores. In addition to the true hedgehogs, the hairy hedgehogs also belong to this family. There are 23 species, including the European hedgehog, which occurs in the Netherlands and Belgium. More

Hedgehogs are a family (Erinaceidae) of the order of the insectivores (Eulipotyphla). In addition to the real hedgehogs, the hairy hedgehogs also belong to this family. There are 23 species, including the European hedgehog, which occurs in the Netherlands and Belgium. The European hedgehog used to be found in large parts of Europe. It has now been found that the European hedgehog is not one species, but consists of two to three species. Hedgehogs are insectivores that supplement their menu with fruits and small animals. They occur in Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Number of stamps

221

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Oldest item

Northern white-breasted hedgehog (1953)