Hedgehogs

They can climb and swim.

An excerpt from the article 22 facts about hedgehogs

Their spikes possess air chambers that support swimming and ensure better buoyancy, allowing them to float on the water's surface.

Not every species, however, possesses this ability. The best swimmers are:

  • Erinaceus europaeus
  • Atelerix albiventris
  • Hemiechinus collaris
  • Hemiechinus auratus