Philippine gymnure

mammal

Also known as: Podogymnura

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The Philippine gymnure is a species of hedgehog-like mammal found in Southeast Asia and the Philippines. These mammals have a long, mobile snout, a slim body, and a short tail. They inhabit tropical rainforests and mountain forests, living on the forest floor and using their snouts to search for food, which primarily consists of earthworms and arthropods.1

There are two species of Philippine gymnures: the Mindanao gymnure and the Dinagat gymnure. The Dinagat gymnure is classified as an endangered species due to habitat loss from farming and logging.1

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Philippine gymnures (genus Podogymnura) dwell in tropical rainforests on only two islands. They are also terrestrial and eat insects and worms. The Mindanao gymnure (Podogymnura truei) resembles Asian gymnures. The body is 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 inches) long, with long, dense, soft…
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Philippine gymnures (genus Podogymnura) dwell in tropical rainforests on only two islands. They are also terrestrial and eat insects and worms. The Mindanao gymnure (Podogymnura truei) resembles Asian gymnures. The body is 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 inches) long, with long, dense, soft…
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