Four-toed Sengi (Petrodromus tetradactylus)

Arabuko Sokoke Forest NR, Kenya. Mar 9, 2023

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Thibaud Aronson

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My first sengi (previously known as elephant-shrews)! Funnily enough, Arabuko Sokoke is famous for a different species, which I saw as well, although the photos came out significantly worse. This one is nocturnal, and much less often seen there! Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Remarkable to capture one at all, I believe they live their life in turbo mode? Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
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    This one was quite relaxed, probably because it was the middle of the "night" for him! As for the other species, they were indeed quite skittish! They have a very funny way of hop-running away when startled. Posted 2 years ago

Ernst

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An amazing image Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks Ernst! Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

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So adorable! Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  I know, right? Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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What a goody!! Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Yes, a whole new order for my list! Posted 2 years ago

The Four-toed Sengi

The four-toed sengi is the only living species in the genus "Petrodromus", which together with five other extant genera "Rhynchocyon", "Macroscelides", "Petrosaltator", "Galegeeska" and "Elephantulus" constitutes the order Macroscelidea. This species is only found in particular regions in Africa and is smaller than its relatives.

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Similar species: Elephant Shrews

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded May 12, 2023. Captured Mar 9, 2023 16:12 in MVCF+VX Kilifi, Kenya.

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Canon EOS R6
f/9.0
1/1000s
ISO8000
500mm

Captured in the summer. More summer photos.