Description
Covered with black fur and has sharp black-tipped spines providing an overall black appearance. The face is narrower than the Ethiopian Hedgehog with large ears. Only the muzzle tip and the inside of the ears are grey. Weighs 500-1000 grams.
Range & Habitat
Found along the East of the Arabian Peninsula, in the UAE and Oman, preferring mountain oasis and wadi systems with plenty of vegetation, but does come down to the sandy desert plains.
Breeding
The female normally gives birth to three to four young. The gestation period is about 40 days.