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Is a tenrec a rodent

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∙ 9y ago
Updated: 7/30/2025

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.

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