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Lowland Streaked Tenrec
peterday

Lowland Streaked Tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus)

Habitat
Forest
Location
Vakona Forest Lodge, Madagascar
Date taken
28/11/2016
Scientific name
Hemicentetes semispinosus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 80D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM
KC Foggin
Supporter
That is quite a large insectivore mammal! It really is quite beautiful Peter. Do they bite or sting? You can answer here, I'll check back.
 
Kits
I haven't come across one of these before, Peter. He is a lovely little creature.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
KC, they live mainly on worms, so they are safe to handle - no biting or stinging. They stamp their feet to bring the worms to the surface.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Goodness Peter.... he's really cute, and so sad that I've not come across these guys before!!!

A great picture that too. Many thanks mate.
 

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