Hedgehogs are small, spiny mammals native to Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. They have become popular as pets in recent years due to their cute appearance and low maintenance requirements.
Hedgehogs typically live for 5-7 years, although some individuals have been known to live longer. They are nocturnal animals, meaning they are most active at night, and they tend to be solitary creatures.
That said, if you own a pet hedgehog, and want to know the age in human years, look no further.
To use the age calculator, follow these simple steps:
- Enter the age of your hedgehog in the input field provided.
- Click the “Calculate” button.
- The calculator will display the equivalent age of your hedgehog in human years.
That’s it! It’s a very simple tool that allows you to quickly and easily convert the age of your hedgehog into an estimated age in human years.
If you want to learn more about hedgehogs, don’t forget to check out our dedicated guide.
Hedgehog years to human years
Hedgehog years cannot be directly converted to human years using a simple ratio because hedgehogs age differently compared to humans. However, some sources provide approximate conversions based on specific age intervals:
- A 5-year-old hedgehog is about 76 human years old.
- Other estimates suggest that a 2-month-old hedgehog equals 10 human years, while a 6-month-old hedgehog equals 20 human years.
- A hedgehog aged 3 years is equivalent to 40 human years, and a 5-year-old hedgehog is about 80 human years.
- Beyond 5 years, the conversion becomes increasingly complex, as the number of human years per hedgehog year decreases3.
These charts and estimations serve as guidelines, but individual variations in hedgehog lifespan and health mean that actual conversions may differ. Keep in mind that hedgehogs have varying lifespans depending on their environment and care, which also affects the accuracy of these conversions
