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The four-toed hedgehog (''Atelerix albiventris''), or African pygmy hedgehog, is a species of hedgehog found throughout much of central and eastern Africa. Populations tend to be scattered between suitable savannah or cropland habitats, avoiding forested areas. The species common name is derived from the number of toes found on its rear feet. Due to its extensive range and stable wild population, the species is rated as least concern by the IUCN. There are no universally agreed subspecies of ''A. albiventris''. ==Physical description== The four-toed hedgehog is an oval-bodied animal between in length and weighing between . Females are typically larger than males. It has short legs, short tail typically around in length, a long nose, and small beady eyes. The ears and whiskers are both relatively large, implying that the animal has good senses.〔 As its common name implies, and unlike related species, the four-toed hedgehog typically has only four toes on each foot, lacking the hallux. However, in some individuals, a small bony lump may be present in place of the hallux, or there may even be a well-developed toe, especially on the hind feet. It can vary greatly in colouration, but typical wild specimens have brown or grey spines with white or cream colored tips. The fur on the body is speckled grey in color, with brown around the muzzle, and white face, legs, and underparts. The upper body is covered in spines varying from in length, being longest on the upper surface of the head. The spines are variably colored, but always have a white base and tip. Males have an externally visible penis, located in the mid-abdomen, but the testicles are recessed into pouches close to the anus. Females may have anything from two to five pairs of teats. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Four-toed hedgehog」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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