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- Title
A first record of latrine use by European hedgehogs Erinaceus europaeus (Linnaeus, 1758).
- Authors
Jones, Christopher; Jackson, Digger
- Abstract
The article discusses two studies, one in New Zealand and the other in Scotland, focused on the use of latrine by European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus. These medium-sized insectivores are known for being solitary, only interacting with others during the breeding season. Both studies made use of radio-transmitters attached on to the hedgehogs to locate their dents. The studies found that there were accumulated hedgehog scats in areas which can be considered as latrine. In the New Zealand study, it was found that hedgehogs prefer dryland habitats.
- Subjects
NEW Zealand; SCOTLAND; EUROPEAN hedgehog; ERINACEUS; HEDGEHOGS; RADIO transmitter-receivers; ANIMAL droppings; FECES
- Publication
Mammalia: International Journal of the Systematics, Biology & Ecology of Mammals, 2009, Vol 73, Issue 2, p145
- ISSN
0025-1461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/MAMM.2009.018