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The short-eared elephant shrew, or sengi, is a small insect-eating mammal with a long, flexible snout that helps it sniff out bugs and other tiny prey. Despite their name, these curious creatures aren’t actually shrews at all. They’re more closely related to elephants, aardvarks, and manatees. Known for their speed and agility, they can sprint up to 18 miles per hour to escape predators. Fun fact: Short-eared elephant shrews build intricate networks of narrow trails through grass and underbrush,

I love a good shrew! Shrews are iconic insectivorous mammals that can be found all over the world! Many species also possess a mild venom in their saliva which helps them to take down prey quickly and efficiently. Shrews have a rapid metabolism and have to feed regularly or they risk starving to death in mere hours. While it might seem a little dramatic, this is my reaction any time I do in fact see a shrew! They are one of my favorite animal groups and I’ve always loved learning about them even