Large-eared tenrec has large projecting ears, as their common name suggests. They are one of the smallest extant tenrecs. Their coat is short and soft with greyish-brown or reddish-brown on the upper side and buffish-white on the underside. The tail is covered with long and hairy fur. Even though they are nocturnal, they have bad eyesight; they depend on their auditory and olfactory senses.
They have a low metabolic rate and are heterothermic, so their body temperature fluctuates with the external environment. These tenrecs enter a torpid state, decreasing the physiological activity during the day’s heat. They prey exclusively on arthropods, with termites being their favorite.
Distribution
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
