Spines Gallery

European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, on grass

European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, on grass fied. European hedgehogs may live to ten years of age, although the average life expectancy is three years. Starvation is the most common cause of death, usually occurring during hibernation. If alarmed, the animal will roll into a ball to protect itself. Many potential predators are repelled by its spines, but predation does occur. Remains of hedgehogs have been found in the stomachs of European badgers, red foxes and pine martens. Portugal Date: 21-03-2020

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Bright orange Spiny Devilfish walking on black sand

Bright orange Spiny Devilfish walking on black sand Serena Besar dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bright orange Spiny Devilfish

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White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is

White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is well protected by the spines of a Giant Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). (Zenaida asiatica)

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