Low hemoglobin means that a person's hemoglobin level when measured, is below the lowest limits of normal for their age and sex (see above normal range of values). For example, a 19 year old male would have low hemoglobin if the detected blood value was below 13.6 g/dl.
Experts agree that when they are in captivity, hedgehogs can live ten years. However, it is good to know that these cases are very rare. The same experts say that a 5-year-old hedgehog is like a 75-year-old human. So, their ideal life span is between five and seven years, but most hedgehogs live between three and five years. There is a wide range of factors that contribute to their wellbeing, health and life expectancy and we will mention some of them in this article.
There are 15 species of hedgehogs, most of which are found in the wild in Africa, Asia and Europe. These little, rodent-like critters are covered in spines, which provide them a great deal of protection. Their eyesight is poor, but their keen hearing and sharp sense of smell help them get by quite well in the world.