The elephant shrew, are small animals, with a long snout and long hind legs. They live on the ground and feed mainly on insects. All species of the order Macroscelidea inhabit the African continent. Its name of elephant shrew is due to the shape of its mouth in the form of a horn.
jueves, 11 de octubre de 2018
Curious animals.
The Filipino flying fox, endemic to the Philippines, is the largest known bat in the world. It is currently in danger of extinction due to its hanting. It is a mainly nocturnal, and important pollinator and seed disperser for many fruit trees of the Philippines.
The penicillidia or nicteríbido , is an ectoparasite of bats, despite its spider appearance, this is a blood sucking fly. They have completely lost their wing and do not measure more than 4 millimeters. Its body is hard and covered by a shell that protects it from being crushed by its host.
The elephant shrew, are small animals, with a long snout and long hind legs. They live on the ground and feed mainly on insects. All species of the order Macroscelidea inhabit the African continent. Its name of elephant shrew is due to the shape of its mouth in the form of a horn.
The elephant shrew, are small animals, with a long snout and long hind legs. They live on the ground and feed mainly on insects. All species of the order Macroscelidea inhabit the African continent. Its name of elephant shrew is due to the shape of its mouth in the form of a horn.
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Bats are very interesting animals, specially the filipino flying fox. We have to take care of them
ResponderEliminarI would be very scared if I met a flying fox !!
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ResponderEliminarThat fear the Filipino flying fox, is huge!