Greater Hedgehog Tenrec (Setifer setosus) Dimensions & Drawings

Comparison drawing of the Greater Hedgehog Tenrec compared to other African Insectivores

Description

From a distance, you may think the Greater Hedgehog Tenrec (Setifer setosus) is a hedgehog. However, it has no relationship with hedgehogs other than resemblance. It is found in dry savannah, subtropical or tropical areas, shrub land, low grasslands, and even urban areas in Madagascar. Its muzzle is round and white at the tip, with spines covering its back, sides, and tail. It can be light-colored or black and the limbs or ventral surface have dark brown or whitish soft hairs. The whiskers are relatively long. The greater hedgehog tenrec is a nocturnal animal, cryptic, promiscuous, terrestrial, and omnivore.

Dimensions & Sizes

The Greater Hedgehog Tenrec has a body length in the range of 5.9”-9.1” (15-23 cm) and total weight of .39-.77 lb (175-350 g). The Greater Hedgehog Tenrec has a rough standing height between 3.3”-5.3” (8.5-13.5 cm), body width of 2.75”-4.3” (7-11 cm), and tail length of .6”-.7” (1.5-1.8 cm). The typical lifespan of the Greater Hedgehog Tenrec is between 8-13 years.

Set of scaled side and front drawings of the Greater Hedgehog Tenrec

Description

Dimensions & Sizes

3D Model

Common Questions

What is unique about shrews?

Most shrews have poor vision because they have small eyes that are sometimes covered by skin. But their sense of hearing and smell is excellent. Even so, the unique thing about them (or in certain species) is that they can echolocate. This is a technique they use to locate food other than determining or interpreting what is happening in their surroundings.

Are moles blind?

No, but their vision isn’t good because they are colorblind and nearsighted. Even so, these small eyes are very good at detecting light. Moles also have good smelling abilities and possess ears that are nearly invincible. These features make them well suited to the environment they live in.

Is a tenrec a good pet?

We can find the tenrec in Madagascar. It resembles a hedgehog because of its size, quills, and excellent climbing skills, but is more related to elephants and aardvarks. This petite size and physical profile may make you think of them as good pets. However, they are not that friendly and they can bite hard if manhandled.

What is unique about shrews?

Are moles blind?

Is a tenrec a good pet?

How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?

Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.

How do animals help trees?

Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.

How do forest fires affect animals?

Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.

How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?

How do animals help trees?

How do forest fires affect animals?

Under Development

Height:

3.3”-5.3” | 8.5-13.5 cm

Width:

2.75”-4.3” | 7-11 cm

Depth:

Length:

5.9”-9.1” | 15-23 cm (Body)

Weight:

.39-.77 lb | 175-350 g

Area:

Tail Length: .6”-.7” | 1.5-1.8 cm

Scientific Name:

Setifer setosus

Lifespan:

8-13 years

Drawings include: 
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec side view, front

Wikipedia - Greater Hedgehog Tenrec

Wikipedia - Afroinsectiphilia

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