Hairyhog (SciiFii)

The hairyhog (Galeryx pilosus) is a species of hedgehog that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced to the Canary Island to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the hairyhog is the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) from mainland Europe. The hairyhog is one of the largest hedgehogs, growing to be about the size of a badger, due to insular gigantism. It is a burrowing species, feeding primarily on earthworms and other invertebrate fauna that detects with its naked nasal appendages. The hairyhog is able to go into a state of torpor for several months, an adaptation for surviving on an island with so many droughts. The conservation status of the hairyhog is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.