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Madras Hedgehog: Facts, Habitat, Threats

All you need to know about this nocturnal animal
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
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All you need to know about this nocturnal animal

What does the Madras hedgehog eat? 

They eat snails, insects, worms and centipedes. 


Is the Madras hedgehog found in protected areas?

90% of the hedgehog's population is outside protected areas. 


What is the defence strategy of the Madras hedgehog?

The hedgehog curls up into a ball when it feels a threat. 

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