Daurian hedgehogs studied at Ikh Nart Nature Reserve in Mongolia often used rocky areas and sparse shrubland. In samples compared at the same reserve, they tended to have greater girth and weight than long-eared hedgehogs.
In a comparison at Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, Daurian hedgehogs had greater girth and weight than long-eared hedgehogs, while their ears were shorter.
At Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, the hedgehogs tended to select rocky outcrops and low-density shrubland. Their habitat use changed between early and late summer, with increased use of areas with sparse shrubs.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.