Anatomy of a Hedgehog -
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEXES
It is often assumed that large, powerful-looking hedgehogs are male and that smaller, more delicate ones are female. This is not the case.
If your resident hedgehog is co-operative and lets you take a look at its underbelly, sexing it is a straightforward matter.
In adult males, the penis shows as a large projection (similar to dogs) approximately where you would expect the navel to be, about 5cm in front of the base of the tail.
In females, there are two opening close together, near the base of the tail.
Info from "Everything You Want To Know about hedgehogs - Dilys Breese"
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A useful piece of information. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAaah, glad you found that useful John! As you know, they are actually so similar to dogs, like little puppies! and just as entertaining!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any hedgehogs around here, but if I do, I now know how to tell their sex!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Hopefully you won't have to wait tóó long for them to uncurl and open up so you can have a look Studio! hee hee!
ReplyDeleteThey are too darn cute!
ReplyDeleteThat they are PJ! And each with their own beautiful character! Thanks for stopping by!
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