What is another word for hedgehog-tenrec?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛd͡ʒhɒɡtˈɛnɹɛk] (IPA) 
Hedgehog-tenrec, also known as Echinops telfairi, is a small and spiky mammal found in Madagascar. These creatures are characterized by their short legs, elongated snouts, and quills that cover their body. Hedgehog-tenrec can also be referred to as the common tenrec, lesser hedgehog tenrec, or Madagascar hedgehog. They belong to a group of mammals known as tenrecs, which are found exclusively in Madagascar and parts of Africa. Although hedgehog-tenrecs look like hedgehogs, they are not closely related and have several distinct differences in their anatomy and behavior. Hedgehog-tenrecs are primarily nocturnal and feed on insects, small mammals, and fruits.
