There are 31 species in this family. Tenrecs are found in Madagascar and western Africa.
Tenrecs come in a variety of shapes. Some look like mice or shrews, others look like hedgehogs, and some even look like muskrats, otters, and opossums.
They are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts and forests. Most species eat insects and are nocturnal.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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