Cape Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Macroscelidea

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cape Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Elephantulus edwardiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MacroscelideaSize: Head-body length: 4.5–5.1 in (11.5–13.0 cm); tail length: 5.0–6.5 in (12.5–16.5 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.3 oz (40–65 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in...

Four-toed Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Macroscelididae & Elephant Shrews

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Four-toed Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Petrodromus tetradactylusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Macroscelididae & Elephant ShrewsSize: Head-body length: 7.5–9.1 in (19–23 cm); Tail length: 6.3–7.1 in (16–18 cm)Weight: 5.6–7.8 oz (160–220...