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The four-toed elephant shrew or four-toed sengi is the only living species in the genus ''Petrodromus'', which together with three other extant genera ''Rhynchocyon'', ''Macroscelides'' and ''Elephantulus'' constitutes the order Macroscelidea.〔 This species is only found in particular regions in Africa and is smaller in size compared to its relatives.〔 A comprehensive recording of this species is lacking.〔 As its name suggests, the species has four toes on its hind feet,〔 and like other elephant shrews, it has been named for its elephant-like, mobile proboscis.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/SmallMammals/fact-elephantshrew.cfm )〕 ==Geographic location and habitat== The four-toed elephant shrew is located in Central and Southern East Africa, notably in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, montane forests, and moist savannas lowland forests. 〔 Throughout these countries, they are the second most widespread species, following the short-snouted elephant shrew.〔 Specifically, they thrive in dense forests (notably in dense evergreen growths), woodlands and thickets,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://gvikenya.wildlifedirect.org/2011/03/16/four-toed-elephant-shrew-found/ )〕 with suitable cover and protection, as well as invertebrates for food.〔 In these areas, they are the second most common species.〔 During the night, they prefer to sleep under dense brush (as opposed to a nest).〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.theanimalfiles.com/mammals/elephant_shrews/four_toed_elephant_shrew.html )〕 In some areas, their habitats are being destroyed and four-toed elephant shrews are being hunted, but their conservation status is of least concern. 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Four-toed elephant shrew」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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