Key Facts
Family:
Macroscelididae
Diet:
Insectivores – ants, termites, beetles, and other small invertebrates
Height:
Around 12–15 cm at the shoulder
Life Span:
Around 4–5 years in the wild
Number of Young:
Usually 1–2 per litter
Distribution:
Native to coastal forests of Kenya and Tanzania
Habitat:
Dense, lowland forests with thick ground cover and leaf litter
Length:
25–30 cm (body), with a tail of up to 25 cm
Weight:
450–700g
