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Northern treeshrew

Tupaia belangeri

The Northern treeshrew is a small, lively mammal that loves to climb trees. With its big eyes and long tail, it looks a bit like a squirrel but is actually more closely related to elephants!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Northern treeshrew has soft, brownish-olive fur on its back and a paler, yellowish-white belly. It features a long, pointed snout, large dark eyes, and a bushy tail nearly equal to its body length, with a faint pale stripe over each shoulder.

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Northern treeshrew
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Northern treeshrew

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Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Despite being small, treeshrews can solve simple puzzles to find hidden food treats!

They are not true shrews, but belong to their own order, Scandentia, related to primates!

They sometimes use communal nesting sites, sharing warmth and protection with others!

Treeshrew mothers visit their babies only once every 48 hours to feed them milk!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Agile Acrobat

Northern treeshrews can move incredibly fast through trees because of their sharp claws and strong limbs, helping them escape predators.

Habilidad

Keen Senses

Northern treeshrews have excellent vision and a sharp sense of smell that helps them find hidden insects and ripe fruits.

Habilidad

Speedy Digestion

Northern treeshrews have a super-fast metabolism, meaning they digest food quickly and need to eat often to stay energized.

Habilidad

Scent Messages

Northern treeshrews use special scent glands to mark their territory, telling other treeshrews where they live.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
14-20 cm
Peso
0.05-0.19 kg
Esperanza de vida
2-3 años
Top Speed
10 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
1-4
Gestación
40-50 días

Dieta y alimentación

They feast on insects, fruits, and seeds, using their sharp senses to find tasty treats in the forest.

Alimentos principales

  • Beetles
  • Ants
  • Berries
  • Figs
  • Spiders

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Indian Cobra

Naja naja

A common snake predator in its habitat.

hunts

Red Palm Weevil

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

Actively hunts this beetle in palm plantations.

eats

Cluster Fig

Ficus racemosa

Feeds on ripe fruits, helping disperse seeds.

eaten by

Rufous-bellied Eagle

Hieraaetus kienerii

Vulnerable to aerial attacks from this forest eagle.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch where you step in the forest, as small animals like treeshrews can be nearby.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Northern treeshrew?

14-20 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Northern treeshrew?

0.05-0.19 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Northern treeshrew?

2-3 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Northern treeshrew?

10 km/h

¿Qué come Northern treeshrew?

They feast on insects, fruits, and seeds, using their sharp senses to find tasty treats in the forest.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Northern treeshrew?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Northern treeshrew?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Northern treeshrew?

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