Gallery description : pictures of a shrew
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 |
Image Details
| Description | Pictures of a shrew. Shrew photo IMG_0811.jpg |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 1080 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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