The moonrat (Echinosorex gymnura) is a species of mammal in the Erinaceidae family. It is the only species in the genus Echinosorex. The species name is sometimes given as E. gymnurus, but this is incorrect. The moonrat has a distinct pungent odour with strong ammonia content, different from the musky smell of carnivores. There are two subspecies:...
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a large Southeast Asian insectivore that is essentially a primitive tropical hedgehog with a long tail and fur instead of spines. Despite their name, ... [2 related articles]
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