0
No, they are not related to Porcupines, which are rodents. Hedgheogs are most closely related to shrews, and yes, more distantly, moles.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoHedgehogs are actually not related to the porcupine, though looking at them you'd think so!
The pygmy hedgehog is the most closely related to the common shrew. Hedgehogs are meat eating animals, living largely on high protein, grain free cat or dog food, substituted with insects such as crickets, superworms and wax worms.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA porcupine in appearance. Though, their quills are not barbed nor poisonous.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is a hedgehog realted to a mole then a porcupine?
Actually, the hedgehog is related to the shrew. And ironically, not to the porcupine. Hope this helped!
Can a Hedgehog and a Mole Mate?
yes they can because a mole is related to a hedgehog
Is the naked mole-rat a mole or a rat?
Neither. Though naked mole rats are rodents, they are much more closely related to animals like guinea pigs and porcupines.
What is a hedgehog closest relative?
A shrew or mole.
What are the scientific name for these animals Hedgehog Harvest mouse Badger Mole Brown rat?
Hedgehog: Erinaceus europaeus Harvest mouse: Micromys minutus Badger: Meles meles Mole: Talpa europaea Brown rat: Rattus norvegicus
Where can you find photos of a mole?
See Related Links for images of the mole.
Who is lance de mole?
lance de mole designed a vehicle that closely resembled to the tank, that emerged in britain and france in 1915-16.
What are pigs mammals or reptial?
Yes. They are of the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Sauropsida, order Squamata, suborder Serpentes, family Atractaspididae. This places them in the family of Mole Vipers. They are closely related to other members of the Mole Viper family, such as the African Bighead, and Burrowing Asp. Their genus is Sus.
Why you do find it useful to have two units for the amount of substance the kilogram and the mole?
Kilogram and mole really measure to very different things. Kilogram is used to measure the mass; the mole is closely related to the number of particles. 1 mole of a substance always has (number of Avogadro) particles. Therefore, you can't say in general that a kilogram is so-and-so many moles; this depends on the substance. For example, a mole of hydrogen atoms has a mass of 1 gram, while a mole of oxygen atoms has a mass of 16 grams.
What is difference between kilogram and mole?
mole is the unit of gas. Kilogram is the unit of Solid Mole is related to Avegatro No 6.623*10^23
What is the name of the Film About a Mouse Hedgehog and Mole trying to save a sick badger?
Once Upon A Forest (1993) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107745/
Is a mole related to mice or rats?
Yes. They are all rodents.
