Long-nosed hocicudo
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Oxymycterus nasutus

The long-nosed hocicudo (Oxymycterus nasutus ) is a South American rodent species found in southeastern Brazil and Uruguay.

Appearance

It has a long, flexible nose, and usually utilizes the tunnels and pathways created by other rodents.

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Diet and Nutrition

It hunts grubs and worms under the cover of leaves, logs, and stones.

References

1. Long-nosed hocicudo Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-nosed_hocicudo
2. Long-nosed hocicudo on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15789/115129860

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