Lowland Streaked Tenrec — printable fact sheet
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Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Hemicentetes semispinosus
The Lowland Streaked Tenrec is a small, insectivorous mammal native to the rainforests of Madagascar. It is easily recognized by its striking black and yellow striped coat and its quill-covered body, which offers protection from predators. This species is known for its unique ab…
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- Unlike most mammals, the Lowland Streaked Tenrec can communicate using sound made by its body quills, not its vocal cords.
- The Lowland Streaked Tenrec is one of the few mammals capable of stridulation, similar to crickets. Its distinctive black and yellow stripes serve as a warning to predators. These tenrecs often live in family groups and share elaborate burrow systems.
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