It's a tenrec. An example of convergent evolution as, like you say, it looks like a hedgehog, shrew or porcupine, but is quite unrelated.

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Endemic to Madagascar?!! Amazing. They look more like an opposum with quills

Yes, not very big. I'm told they have to be prepared in a very specific way if eaten!

Rather have a dirt sandwich honestly.