The Alderney blonde hedgehog is very rare and not an albino. Lack of predators on Alderney mean these animals are tame and are much loved by tourists

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Blonde hedgehogs are not normally albino and are extremely rare, except on Alderney where they form 25% of the hedgehog poulation and are tame enough to be picked up.

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Location: Alderney, Guernsey
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