Appearance
It is a small animal, with a long snout and limbs, and a vestigial tail. Pelage black with yellow longitudinal stripes dorsally, light beneath; scattered quills, some barbed and detachable.
Distribution
The species is found in tropical lowland rain forest, in the northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.
Behavior
If threatened by a predator , a streaked tenrec erects the barbed quills on its back and on the crest around its head, pointing them completely forward, and drives them in to the attacker's nose or paws with body and head movements. The nonbarbed quills are clustered in the middle of the back, and produce a faint chattering sound when vibrated, and are used to communicate within family groups.
Habitat
The species is found in tropical lowland rain forest, in the northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.Reproduction
Breeding takes place during October to December and possibly at other times, depending upon local food supply and temperature. The gestation period lasts 58 days, and the female gives birth to usually between 5 and 8 young. The young are weaned at 18 to 25 days.Food
It is active during day and night, feeding primarily upon earthworms, but also on insects.References:
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