Gallery description : elephant shrew

Elephant Shrew (elephantulus) is a mammal type animal. It usually inhabits forest, woodland and grassland. The weight of this animal is about 50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz) and lives for 2 - 5 years. Snakes, lizards, birds of prey are the dangerous creatures for elephant shrews. See the table below to learn more facts.

Facts about elephant shrews
NameElephant Shrew
Size (L)10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in)
KingdomAnimalia
Scientific NameElephantulus
Conservation StatusLeast concern
ColourBlack, brown, grey, white, tan
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
PredatorsSnakes, lizards, birds of prey
OrderMacroscelidea
Distinctive FeaturesLong nose and long back legs
FamilyMacroscelididae
Weight50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz)
Top Speed13km/h (8mph)
Average Litter Size2
Life Span2 - 5 years
HabitatForest, woodland and grassland
LifestyleSolitary
Skin TypeFur
GenusElephantulus
Main PreyInsects, worms, spiders
DietOmnivore
TypeMammal
Image Details
Description Elephant shrew. Elephant shrew at Tuli Safari Lodge, Botswana
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