Belarus: Hemiechinus auritus - Long-eared hedgehog

Beautiful maxicard from Belarus. This is The long-eared hedgehog, or Hemiechinus auritus. Stamp is released on 2012-06-20. This stamps is from set of two, and it's joint issue with Kazakhstan.

The long-eared hedgehog is a species of hedgehog native to Central Asian countries and some countries of the Middle East. This hedgehog lives in burrows that it either makes or finds, and is distinguished by its long ears. It is considered one of the smallest middle eastern hedgehogs.This hedgehog is insectivorous, but may also feed on small vertebrates and plants.


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