Abstract. Heterotopic gastric mucosa of peculiar shape and located in the duodenum bore a close resemblance to superficial ulcerating cancer. Radiographic survey showed a flexible lesion with a mucosal pattern resembling area gastrica. Endoscopy revealed its color to be indistinguishable from that of the normal duodenal mucosa.
The smaller species of hedgehog usually live for 2 to 4 years, and the larger species can live for up to 7 years in the wild. In captivity, hedgehogs tend to live for longer. This is due to the fact that they donât have any predators and always have access to food. Some captive hedgehogs have reached the age of ten.
1 Before the baby hedgehog is born, the mother makes a nest for it. 2  Baby hedgehogs are in the womb for 35 days, and they are born with their first spines, which are white and covered by a layer of skin. 3  They are born with their ears and eyes closed, and it takes two weeks for them to gain full sight and hearing.