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Brandt’s Hedgehog in India
January 24 , 2026
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- Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas) has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir.
- It was first sighted in 2024 in the Rajouri–Poonch region and confirmed through DNA analysis and morphometric studies.
- The species was previously known in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and parts of Central Asia.
- The discovery suggests possible range expansion due to climate change, habitat connectivity, and food availability.
- It was found in ecotone zones between forests and agricultural fields and feeds on rodents.
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