Hedgehog, (Erinaceus europaeus), Bishopstone
Introduction
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Hedgehog, (Erinaceus europaeus), Bishopstone
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 7 May 2009
The hedgehog has a long pointed nose with a snuffly snout at the end. This accounts for the 'hog' part of their name. They live in undergrowth and hedgerows, which explains the 'hedge' part of their name. In olden times, they were called 'urchins'. This explains the meaning of 'sea-urchin', as these marine creatures have an appearance resembling the hedgehog. The phrase 'street urchin' also comes from hedgehogs, as both have a rather pugnacious look when they fix their beady eyes on you.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.03224
Longitude
-1.899839