This tiny creature is only about 5-8 centimeters long and weighs just 40-120 grams (1.4-4.2 ounces). That's about the size of a small apple!
It's found in southern Europe and parts of North Africa.
What is the smallest species of hedgehog?
The smallest species of hedgehog is the Etruscan pygmy hedgehog (*Erinaceus europaeus concolor* or *Erinaceus concolor* ), also known as the Etruscan white-breasted hedgehog.