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Erinaceidae

mammal family
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  • Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).
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    Family Erinaceidae (hedgehogs, gymnures, and the moonrat)23 species in 7 genera. 22 fossil genera dating to the Paleocene in North America, the Eocene in Europe and Asia, and the Miocene in Africa. Subfamily Erinaceinae (hedgehogs)15 species in 4 genera from Europe, Asia, and Africa.…

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    Family Erinaceidae (hedgehogs, gymnures, and the moonrat)23 species in 7 genera. 22 fossil genera dating to the Paleocene in North America, the Eocene in Europe and Asia, and the Miocene in Africa. Subfamily Erinaceinae (hedgehogs)15 species in 4 genera from Europe, Asia, and Africa.…

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