Somali Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Sengis

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Somali Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Galegeeska revoiliiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: SengisSize: Head-and-body length: 4.7–5.9 in (12–15 cm); Tail length: 5.1–6.3 in (13–16 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.1 oz (40–60 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in arid scrub...

North African Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Elephant Shrews

AT A GLANCECommon Name: North African Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Elephantulus rozetiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Elephant ShrewsSize: Head-and-body length: 4.3–5.5 in (11–14 cm); Tail length: 4.7–6.3 in (12–16 cm)Weight: 1.6–2.3 oz (45–65 g)Lifespan: Estimated...

Stuhlmann’s Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Sengis & Elephant Shrews

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stuhlmann’s Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Rhynchocyon stuhlmanniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Sengis & Elephant ShrewsSize: Head-body length: 10.2–12.4 in (26–31.5 cm); Tail length: 8.7–10.2 in (22–26 cm)Weight: 15.2–22.9 oz...

Black and Rufous Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Macroscelidea

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black and Rufous Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Rhynchocyon petersiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MacroscelideaSize: Total length: 18–22 in (45–55 cm); Body length: 10–12 in (25–30 cm); Tail length: 8–10 in (20–25 cm)Weight: 18–25 oz (500–700...