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Hemiechinus auritus

Both the African hedgehog, Atelerixpruneri, and the long-eared hedgehog of Asia, Hemiechinus auritus, use defense secretions of toads. The animal takes the secretion up into its mouth and then licks its spines. The spines then become covered with frothy saliva. This behavior does not depend on learning and is released by several species of toads and salamanders, and even by substances such as tobacco Juice (Brodie, 1977). [Pg.267]

Hedgehogs Erinacius europaeus, Atdirixpruneri, Hemiechinus auritus Venom Toad Self-defense Brodie, 1977... [Pg.377]

Fig. 4. Female Hemiechinus auritus syriacus showing mutual sexual display. [Pg.614]

Poduschka, W., 1981, Paarungsappetenz bei gattungsverschiedenen Igeln Erinaceus europaeus europaeus Linne 1758 und Hemiechinus auritus syriacus Wood 1876, SSugetierk. Mitteil., 29 72. [Pg.616]




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