The image depicts a European hedgehog specimen, its dorsal surface covered in dark grey-brown spines, with a softer grey face and a dark, moist snout

The image depicts a European hedgehog specimen, its dorsal surface covered in dark grey-brown spines, with a softer grey face and a dark, moist snout. The animal's right eye is visible, directed forward. It is cradled by two human hands within a crumpled red textile, likely for warmth or comfort. The left hand, positioned lower, displays a decorative ring on its fourth finger, featuring a central dark blue oval stone encircled by smaller clear stones, set on a gold-toned band. Fingernails are painted with a light polish. Long, light brown hair is visible along the upper edge of the frame, belonging to the individual holding the hedgehog. The immediate background is uniformly dark and out of focus. This scene is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.