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.
The Life Cycle of the Hedgehog Hibernation. Hedgehogs hibernate to bypass the cold months of the year when food becomes scarce. Hibernation, however, is more than just sleeping for a long time. The hedgehog, to some extent, puts itself into a type of suspended animation.he hedgehog could still be out collecting food in an attempt to build up sufficient body fats for the winter hibernation. During the night, a hedgehog moves around a lot. Males can walk up to 3 kilometers in a single night. Females ofter do less however, perhaps just 1 km.