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My pet tenrec (lesser Madagscan hedgehog tenrec) forages for cockcroaches, crickets, cutworms and beetles in the garden in the late afternoons. The only insects that she has ignored, are stinkbugs.
Baby mice (pinkies) are an occasional snack. Captive food favourites are cat pellets in a little milk or fruit juice, and defrosted frozen diced vegetables - she does not eat peas! Superworms and mealworms from petshops are fed in small quantities
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How long do tenrecs live?
Tenrecs typically live for 5 to 10 years in the wild, although some species have been known to live up to 15 years in captivity. Factors such as habitat, diet, and predation can affect their lifespan.
What mammal can have the most babies?
Tenrecs of madagascar
What kind of animals are solenodons desmans and tenrecs?
Insectivores
What type of teeth do Tenrecs have?
Tenrecs possess a unique dental structure, featuring a combination of sharp, pointed teeth that are well-suited for their omnivorous diet. They have a set of incisors for gnawing, as well as molars that are adapted for grinding food. Notably, their teeth can vary significantly among species, reflecting their diverse feeding habits and ecological niches. Overall, tenrec teeth are specialized for their roles in consuming a wide range of foods.
What animal that grouped into insectivores?
Here are someMoles, Hedgehogs, Shrews, Bats, and Tenrecs
Is a tenrec a rodent?
No, a tenrec is not a rodent. Tenrecs belong to the family Tenrecidae and are native to Madagascar and parts of Africa. They are more closely related to animals like hedgehogs and shrews than to rodents. Tenrecs exhibit a variety of forms and adaptations, making them a unique group of mammals.
What are tenrecs predators?
they have a lot of predators like birds of prey, snakes, and viverrid carnivores like fossa.
How many animals have quills?
I have found six : porcupine, hedgehog, echidna, spiny rat, sea urchin, and tenrecs.
What is the food web of Madagascar?
Many of the animals eat lots of fruit, seeds, and nuts, roots, leaves, and blooms. Also, many will include in this diet any bugs, insects, lizards, eggs, birds, and other small opportunity catch animals.
How do you look after a tenrec?
To care for a tenrec, provide a spacious and secure habitat with appropriate substrate for burrowing, such as shredded paper or aspen bedding. Ensure they have a balanced diet consisting of insects, fruits, and vegetables, and provide fresh water daily. Maintain a warm environment, as tenrecs are sensitive to cold, and offer enrichment activities like tunnels and toys to keep them stimulated. Regularly clean their habitat to prevent odor and disease.
What are some anamals that start with the letter t but are mammals?
Talpos, Topos, Taupes, Tamanduas, Tamanoas, Tapirs, Tarsipes, Tasmanian Wolves, Tasmanian Devils, Tenrecs, Tikas, Tigers, Tube nosed Bats and many others.
A healthy diet is sometimes called a?
A balanced diet. Also: a sound diet; a complete diet; a nourishing diet; a nutritious diet.
