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Vertebrates
Erinaceus europaeus (West European Hedgehog)
Nomenclature
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Class: Mammalia (Mammals)Order: Insectivora (Insect-eaters)
Species:
Erinaceus europaeus (West European Hedgehog)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
West European Hedgehog
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SUMMARY
Introduced into the Uists in the 1970s hedgehogs have had a serious effect on the breeding success of ground nesting birds on the machair. Although a UK BAP species, it is subject to control measures on North Uist and Benbecula and classed as an Invasive Non-native Species
Additional Information
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust