Madagascan pygmy shrew
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Suncus madagascariensis

The Madagascan pygmy shrew (Suncus madagascariensis ) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is the only known Malagasy shrew.

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Madagascan pygmy shrew
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Diet and Nutrition

It is presumed to be solitary, nocturnal and insectivorous, like its relatives. The litter size is one or two. It is threatened by logging and other forms of deforestation.

References

1. Madagascan pygmy shrew Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascan_pygmy_shrew
2. Madagascan pygmy shrew on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/90389138/22288134

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