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2.3K views · 187 reactions | Good morning from Midge the tenrec! Wait for the adorable teeth reveal.  There are 25 species of tenrec which are found on Madagascar and parts of mainland Africa. While they look strikingly similar, tenrecs are *not* related to hedgehogs. Instead, they are closely related to shrews and moles. #Tenrec #Madagascar #Teefs : Animal Keeper Megan Holmstedt | Los Angeles Zoo | Facebook

🌟 Meet the Lesser Tenrec – Madagascar’s Spiky Marvel! 🌟 Say hello to the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec (Echinops telfairi) – a tiny, spiky creature that looks like a hedgehog but comes with some truly unexpected twists! 🦔✨ 🔍 Wild Tenrec Facts You Won’t Believe: 💤 Masters of Chill! When it gets cold or food is scarce, these little guys can enter torpor — a deep rest that helps save energy. Sometimes they nap for days at a time! 😴 👃 Sniff & Chat! Lesser tenrecs may be quiet, but they use vocalisat