Larger species of hedgehogs live 4–7 years in the wild (some have been recorded up to 16 years), and smaller species live 2–4 years (4–7 in captivity), compared to a mouse at 2 years and a large rat at 3–5 years.
Крупные ежи живут в природе 4—7 лет (в неволе — до 16 лет); мелкие виды — 2—4 года в природе и 4—8 лет в неволе.