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The short-eared elephant shrew is a tiny, insect-eating mammal found in parts of Africa. Despite its name, it’s not actually a shrew—and it’s more closely related to elephants than you’d think! With its long nose, big eyes, and quick, bouncy movements, this little creature is as cute as it is fascinating. Credit goes to @skaerupzoo Feel free to explore the gallery of this page, where you can express your support, admiration, and indulge in more amazing wildlife photography. #wildlife #wildanimal

This patient may be a LEAST Shrew (Cryptotis parva), but he's the MOST to us! ❤️ Despite looking rather mousey, Least Shrews are not rodents at all! These tiny mammals are in the order Eulipotyphla, and they are more closely related to Hedgehogs and Moles than any kind of rodent. In fact, most adult mice are far larger than a Least Shrew! Their eyes and ears are extremely small, indicating poor eyesight and hearing in this species. They make up for it with a keen sense of smell and sensitive whi