The Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew, Rhynchocyon chrysopygus, is one of the largest species of shrew. These rabbit-sized creatures have long flexible snouts; under their bright golden rump patch is a thickened layer of skin that may protect against bites of both predators and rival elephant shrews. This animal is found in a very limited, and shrinking, habitat in Kenya; golden-rumped elephant shews' numbers are in decline due to deforestation.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew
The Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew, Rhynchocyon chrysopygus, is one of the largest species of shrew. These rabbit-sized creatures have long flexible snouts; under their bright golden rump patch is a thickened layer of skin that may protect against bites of both predators and rival elephant shrews. This animal is found in a very limited, and shrinking, habitat in Kenya; golden-rumped elephant shews' numbers are in decline due to deforestation.
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