Order

Afrosoricida

Lateral view of entire animal. Also as Zulu Golden Mole, Drakensberg Golden Mole, Meester's Golden Mole.
Close up of head and front feet. Also as Zulu Golden Mole, Drakensberg Golden Mole, Meester's Golden Mole.
Close up of front feet. Also as Zulu Golden Mole, Drakensberg Golden Mole, Meester's Golden Mole.
Close up of underside of head. Also as Zulu Golden Mole, Drakensberg Golden Mole, Meester's Golden Mole.
Burrowing into loose sand dune. Also as Namib Golden Mole.
Nose, face, and forefeet. Also as Namib Golden Mole.
Forefeet, mouth, and nose. Also as Namib Golden Mole.
Formerly as Potamogalinae in Tenrecidae.
Formerly as Potamogalinae in Tenrecidae.
Formerly as Potamogalinae in Tenrecidae.
Also as Striped Shrew Tenrec.
Formerly Limnogale mergulus. Also as Aquatic Tenrec, Otter Shrew.
Wild caught in fast flowing stream at Madagascar, Haute Matsiatra or Vatovavy region (formerly part of Fianarantsoa province), Ranomafana National Park. Formerly Limnogale mergulus. Also as Aquatic Tenrec, Otter Shrew.
Side view. Formerly Microgale dobsoni. Also as Dobson's Long-tailed Tenrec
Wild caught at Madagascar, Alaotra-Mangoro Region (formerly part of Toamasina province), Moramanga District , Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Analamazaotra (or Périnet) Special Reserve. Formerly Microgale dobsoni. Also as Dobson's Long-tailed Tenrec.
Ventral view. Formerly Chrysospalax villosa.
Front view, standing posture..Formerly Chrysospalax villosa.

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Afrosoricida

  • Suborder

    Chrysochloridea