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        Mammals of Israel       Insectvores       Desert Hedgehog

     Desert Hedgehog / קיפוד מדבר /  Paraechinus aethiopicus pectoralis
 
     hibernate in winter when Insects activity is slow.
What they eat Insects,Reptiles,Fruits, Veg
Preferred habitat Open Desert including Human settelments and farm lands
Status Fairly common resident in the Judean and Negev Deserts,Arava Valley and southern Jordan Valley
Recommended place to see Kibutz Lotan
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