Illegally trafficked African hedgehogs seized by police in Victoria

Police discovered the two exotic animals in Richmond.

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Agriculture Victoria are investigating where the two hedgehogs came from, but said they aren't the first to be found in the country.Illegal hedgehogs have previously been found in Queensland and New South Wales.

"The community also needs to understand the potentially devastating impact exotic animals can have on our environment and on agriculture. They are not suitable pets.""The African pygmy hedgehog could similarly harm Victoria's ecosystem if given the chance. Classified as a Prohibited Pest Animal, it threatens native wildlife like frogs, lizards, insects, and bird eggs," she said.

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