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Mikero
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« Reply #336 on: 24 June 2008, 02:16:48 » |
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Yubi Shines
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« Reply #338 on: 5 July 2008, 17:42:49 » |
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This is the elephant shrew, or jumping shrew, from Africa. Needless to say, I want one. "Elephant shrews vary in size from about 100 mm to almost 300 mm, from just under 50 g to over 500 g. All are quadrupedal with mouse-like tails, and rather long legs for their size, and although the size of the trunk varies from one species to another, all are able to twist it about in search of food." "Although mostly diurnal and very active, they are difficult to trap and very seldom seen: elephant shrews are wary, well camouflaged, and adept at dashing away from threats. Several species make a series of cleared pathways through the undergrowth and spend their day patrolling them for insect life: if disturbed, the pathway provides an obstacle-free escape route."
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