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Elephant Shrew (elephantulus) is a mammal type animal. It inhabits forest, woodland and grassland. The weight of the animal is about 50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz) and average life span is 2 - 5 years. Snakes, lizards, birds of prey are dangerous for elephant shrews. Look up the table below to learn more information.

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