Bushveld Elephant Shrew
Elephantulus intufi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderMacroscelidea (Sengis)
- FamilyMacroscelididae (Sengis)
- GenusElephantulus (Typical Sengis)
- SpeciesElephantulus intufi (Bushveld Elephant Shrew)
About the Bushveld Elephant Shrew
The bushveld sengi or bushveld elephant shrew (Elephantulus intufi) is a species of small mammal belonging to the sengi family (Macroscelididae). It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and hot deserts.
The bushveld sengi live in monogamous pairs within their own territory away from other pairs which can be attributed as a result of male mate guarding. Even though they live as monogamous pairs, the bushveld sengi experience weak pair bonds.
According to the journal "Social Structure of the Bushveld Sengi (Elephantulus Intufi) in Namibia and the Evolution of Monogamy in the Macroscelidea" written by G. B. Rathburn and C.D. Rathburn, the behavioral ecology of sengis is best understood in the context of their evolutionary history. There is strong evidence that their phylogeny is due to Macroscelidea which is part of a monophyletic African clade of mammals that represents one of four early eutherian radiations. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bushveld Elephant Shrew in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bushveld Elephant Shrew in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bushveld Elephant Shrew sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bushveld Elephant Shrew in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Bushveld Elephant Shrew in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.