The Elephant Shrew

The Elephant Shrew

How a mouse-sized mammal with a trunk-like nose is more closely related to elephants than to shrews—and why it matters. Introduction: A Misnamed Marvel At first glance, the elephant shrew (or sengi) seems like a creature from a fantasy novel—a tiny, long-nosed mammal with kangaroo-like legs and the speed of a racehorse. But its most surprising feature isn’t … Read more

Did you know?

Did you know?

Did you know that cats are the ones that domesticated themselves? Many years ago as civilization was spreading through mankind. When we understood the importance of farming and storing food for future use. Mice followed us, and cats were attracted by mice. So, the cats started coming closer to mankind to hunt the mice. Ending … Read more