The Daurian hedgehog actively select scrublands and rocky areas, perhaps for greater cover and concealment from predators.

After introduction and extensive use of pesticides in mid-1960s, the Russian population of the Daurian hedgehog suffered a major loss.

Currently, it seems to be moving northwards and closer to cities due to more abundant food, less danger from agricultural activities and newfound human tolerance for their presence.

Cases of successfully starting new populations by artificially moving several adults to new areas have been reported.

Due to the low population density of the region the complete status of this species is unclear.