Crocidura_nigeriae

Nigerian shrew

Nigerian shrew

Species of mammal

The Nigerian shrew (Crocidura nigeriae) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. The animal is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, and there are claims of it also being found in Ghana. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.[1]

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With its long, flexible snouts, the Nigerian shrew (Crocidura nigeriae) is a swift, and relatively large shrew. They are the only mammals other than bats that use echolocation. They are a burrowing animal. Breeding activity is greatest during rainy seasons; the Nigerian shrew is found in lowland tropical moist forests in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Bioko Island.[2]

References

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    "Nigerian shrew | LitCaf". litcaf.com. 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
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    "Nigerian shrew | LitCaf". litcaf.com. 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2023-10-23.


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