Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec
Scientific name
Echinops telfairi
Lifespan
5-10 years in the wild, 13-15 in captivity
Range
Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs are endemic to Madagascar. This species thrives in dry dedacious forest, semi-arid desert, scrubland and open grassland areas.
Diet
Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec's are insectivores that primarily eat insects such as mealworms, crickets, and cockroaches. They will also occasionally eat fruits and vegetables.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
Deforestation is a primary threat to Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec's in the wild.
Their Story
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