Wildlife enthusiasts and officials were in for a surprise as an Indian long-eared hedgehog made its debut appearance in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant first for the region.
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Indian Long-Eared Hedgehog Spotted For The First Time In J&K
A group under the guidance of wildlife warden Amit Sharma from the Department of Wildlife Protection in the Nowshera region of Rajouri district spotted the mammal
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The Indian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus collaris) is a species native to the Indian subcontinent
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The Indian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus collaris) is a species native to the Indian subcontinent
Photo: Shutterstock
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