Thursday, November 16, 2017

Giant otter shrew

The giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox) is a semiaquaticcarnivorous tenrec.Potamogale chaillu.jpg
This species, which is often mistaken for a small otter, has a slender body and a long tail. This tail is used to propel itself through the water. Mainly nocturnal and solitary, the Giant otter-shrew hunts primarily on shellfish, fish, frogs, and other freshwater animals.

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