Mammals > Erinaceidae & Gymnures
The Shrew Gymnure (Neotetracus sinensis), also known as the Chinese shrew gymnure, is a small, primitive insectivore belonging to the hedgehog family (Erinaceidae). Unlike their spiny hedgehog cousins, gymnures (moonrats) completely lack protective quills, sporting...
Mammals > Erinaceidae & Gymnures
The Long-eared Gymnure (Hylomys megalotis) is a rare and secretive eulipotyphlan mammal endemic strictly to the dramatic limestone karst towers of central Laos. Belonging to the hedgehog and moonrat family Erinaceidae, this primitive insectivore lacks spines,...
Mammals > Erinaceidae & Gymnures
The Short-tailed Gymnure (Hylomys suillus), frequently termed the lesser gymnure, is an enigmatic, ancient small mammal inhabiting the dense, misty montane forests of Southeast Asia. Belonging to the family Erinaceidae alongside true spiny hedgehogs, this compact...
