Elephant shrew

Elephant shrew

Order : Macroscelidea
Family : Macroscelididae
Genus : Macroscelides

Facts about the genus Macroscelides, the elephant shrew

Elephant Shrew Skull - The elephant shrew is neither a shrew nor an elephant, but instead, belongs to the order Macroscelidae. (Full text)

Macroscelides is only found in southern Africa, and the greatest number of Elephantulus species occur in southern Africa, followed by eastern Africa. (Full text)

The golden-rumped elephant shrew is one of the largest of the 15 species of elephant shrews. (Full text)

The black and rufous elephant-shrew is endangered. (Full text)

In the south of Tunisia, especially about the shats, the See also:ELEPHANTelephant-See also:SHREWshrew (Macroscelides) is found, an See also:ANIMALANIMAL (Lat. (Full text)

On the other hand, gorillas, chimps, giant forest hog and elephant shrew are probably not seen very often anywhere else. (Full text)

In the south of Tunisia, especially about the shats, the elephant-shrew (Macroscelides) is found, an animal of purely African affinities. (Full text)

All elephant shrew are endemic to Africa. (Full text)

The Short-eared Elephant Shrew The Short-eared Elephant Shrew is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. (Full text)

Spectacular birds, such as the Sokoke Scops owl, and mammals, such as the curious, golden-rumped elephant shrew, are losing their homes - hollow logs. (Full text)

back to topThreats Numbers of the golden-rumped elephant-shrew are severely threatened by habitat destruction along the Kenyan coast. (Full text)

Although found in a range of habitats, the giant elephant shrew is more adapted to areas where water and plentiful supplies of food are available year round. (Full text)

Mongoose, bush babies and genet cat can sometimes be seen at night, while the Caracal and the endangered Golden-Rumped Elephant Shrew are often visible during the day. (Full text)

Mongoose, bush babies and genet cat can sometimes be seen at night, while the caracal and the endangered golden-rumped elephant shrew are often visible during the day. (Full text)

Habitat - Fields and forests Behavior - Insectivore Residency - Africa Life Span - 1 to 2 years Of Special Note - The elephant shrew is a very fast animal and has to be in order to survive. (Full text)

Research Elephant Seal ELEPHANT-SHREW The elephant-shrew or jumping-shrew (Macroscelides) is a small insectivorous mammal, of which there are several species, all found in Africa. (Full text)

Otherwise, the habitat of the elephant shrew is shrinking due to human encroachment. (Full text)

Note however that other species of elephant shrew are listed as endangered. (Full text)