Nimba otter-shrew

The Nimba otter-shrew lives exclusively in the Mount Nimba region in west Africa. It has a fleshy nose, round head, and a long tail. Most of its eyes and much of its ears are covered with dark fur. It is nocturnal, feeding on crabs, water insects, small fish, and similar prey along river banks. It digs a short nesting burrow in soft soil.