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Amur Hedgehog
Erinaceus amurensis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderErinaceomorpha
- FamilyErinaceidae (Hedgehogs and Gymnures)
- GenusErinaceus (Woodland Hedgehogs)
- SpeciesErinaceus amurensis (Amur Hedgehog)
In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%
8 Verified sightings at Tianjin
July Best month
About the Amur Hedgehog
The Amur hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis), also called the Manchurian hedgehog, is a hedgehog similar to the European hedgehog in appearance and behaviour, although it is more lightly coloured. It is native to Amur Oblast and Primorye in Russia, Manchuria in China, and the Korean Peninsula. Like other hedgehogs, it uses scent and hearing while looking for prey, and the name "hedgehog" refers to the pig-like grunts it makes as it forages.
This hedgehog is closely related to and slightly larger and lighter in color than the European hedgehog, with a head-and-body length of between 160 and 290 mm (6 and 11 in) and a very short tail. It weighs between 600 and 1,000 g (21 and 35 oz). The head, back and sides are covered with long, sharp spines. These are of two different colours; some are plain white; others have a white or yellowish-brown base and tip, and a central portion that is mid to dark brown, giving the animal an altogether pale, brownish-grey colour. The quills on the head are separated from each other by narrow strips of bare skin. The quills, covered in keratin, are strong so that they don't break or fall out. These spines are used as a defense mechanism when... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amur Hedgehog in Tianjin
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Before you go
What are the chances of seeing an Amur Hedgehog in Tianjin?
Likely
About 50% of wildlife watchers report an Amur Hedgehog sighting in Tianjin on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Amur Hedgehog in Tianjin?
July
In that month about 70% of wildlife watchers report an Amur Hedgehog in Tianjin on a given day, against about 10% in October and December–January, the lowest months. That is one of Tianjin's wettest months, with about 160 mm of rain against almost none in January.
Is Tianjin the best place to see an Amur Hedgehog?
Yes
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Amur Hedgehog sightings, Tianjin has the highest daily chance: about 50%. Next come Nanjing (China, about 30%) and Jinan (China, about 20%).
Where does the Amur Hedgehog sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Amur Hedgehog is recorded against all the mammals logged in Tianjin (8 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
