Given the question: The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus: Linnaeus 1758) or common hedgehog is a hedgehog species found in western Europe from Spain and Italy northwards into Scandinavia. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types. It is also a well-known species and is a favourite in European gardens both for its endearing appearance and insectivorous habits. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
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Animal