Microscopic research

Microscopic examination allows us to study the structure and pigment of pens. and specifically how they differ by species. With this new knowledge, we can gain a deeper understanding of the differences between the types of hedgehogs and tenrecs. This can make identification easier when rescued animals are found, but we can also gain more knowledge about the functionality of the spines, hairs and semi-hairs.

Galery

Atelerix albiventris

Atelerix algirus

Atelerix frontalis

Atelerix sclateri

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Erinaceus amurensis

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Erinaceus concolor

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Erinaceus europaeus

Erinaceus roumanicus

Hemiechinus auritus

Hemiechinus collaris

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Mesechinus daauricus

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Mesechinus hughi

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Mesechinus miodon

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Mesechinus wangi

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Paraechinus aethiopicus

Paraechinus hypomelas

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Pareachinus micropus

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Paraechinus nudiventris

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