

TENRECS
often mistaken for hedgehogs!
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The Lesser Madagascar tenrec is a shrew-like mammal, small with a long whiskered snout. Its back, sides and tail have dark brown to black, sharp, dense, white-tipped spikes. Its underside is paler and does not have spikes.
Nocturnal in the wild, in captivity they are often active day and night alike. Unlike hedgehogs, tenrecs are excellent climbers, and use their long toes to hold onto branches.
Are TENRECS suitable for your encounter?
INTERACTION
Happy to be stroked on a blanket or held
SUITABILITY
Suitable for all ages and capabilities
GROUPS
Suitable for all group sizes agreed beforehand by us
LOCATION
Suitable for indoor and outdoor events (in the warmer months)

TOMMY
Tommy moved in to HQ in the midst of lockdowns in 2020. His owner was sadly no longer in a position to look after him and he was looking for a new forever home. Tommy fitted in quickly and his confidence started to grow almost immediately.
Tommy loves to climb and explore and loves showing off how quickly he can scale a sweater.