Mammals
Insectivores
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| Moles, Hedgehogs, Shrews and Tenrecs | |||
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Insectivores feed almost entirely on insects or other
invertebrates. Insectivores are mostly small mammals. They rely on their senses of hearing, smell and touch. Eye site is usually poor. Tree shrews and elephant shrews are classified separately. |
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| Insectivores are found throughout the world except in Australia and all but the northernmost top of South America. | |||
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European Mole |
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Prepared 1/24/2007
Replica animals by Schleich, Bullyland and Safari
Pictures for educational use only.
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