Mammal
Hedgehog
The spiny night-time garden visitor
Order Eulipotyphla
Eulipotyphla is a taxonomic order in the class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Hedgehog, Common Shrew and Mole. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Eulipotyphla species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus | 1 kg | 25 cm | 9 km/h | 5 yrs | Europe | Near Threatened |
| Common Shrew Sorex araneus | 10 g | 8 cm | 8 km/h | 2 yrs | Europe | Least Concern |
| Mole Talpa europaea | 110 g | 14 cm | 4 km/h | 6 yrs | Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
