tenrec
/ˈtɛnˌrɛk/
noun
- A small, insect-eating mammal native to Madagascar and parts of Africa, with a pointed snout and often spiny or furry coat.
- Some species of tenrec look similar to hedgehogs.
- Tenrecs are known for their ability to hibernate during cold seasons.
- The tenrec is a nocturnal animal that hunts for insects at night.