These mammals usually live 2 - 5 years. The average weight of the elephant shrew is 50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz). The top speed it is able to reach is 13km/h (8mph). Elephant Shrew is a mammal that usually lives in forest, woodland and grassland. It has a fur skin type. The preferred food type is omnivore. Elephant Shrew which scientific name is elephantulus usually grows 10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in).
Facts about elephant shrews
Name | Elephant Shrew |
Family | Macroscelididae |
Size (L) | 10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in) |
Skin Type | Fur |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Elephantulus |
Type | Mammal |
Diet | Omnivore |
Order | Macroscelidea |
Habitat | Forest, woodland and grassland |
Class | Mammalia |
Predators | Snakes, lizards, birds of prey |
Distinctive Features | Long nose and long back legs |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Main Prey | Insects, worms, spiders |
Colour | Black, brown, grey, white, tan |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Life Span | 2 - 5 years |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Top Speed | 13km/h (8mph) |
Weight | 50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Genus | Elephantulus |