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Mammals
Hedgehog Tenrec
Echinops telfairi
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 10-13 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.25 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Hedgehog Tenrec (Echinops telfairi) is a insectivore species found in Madagascar. It typically lives 10-13 years, weighing around 0.1-0.25 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hedgehog tenrec: Tenrecs can enter long-term torpor for up to 9 months.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.