The tenrecs are other mammals endemic to Madagascar. There are more than 20 species. Tenrecs are insect-eating. These nocturnal animals are extremely prolific (litters of up to 25). Some species hibernate through the hot, dry season.

Tailless Tenrec - Tenrec ecaudatus

When food is scarce during the dry season, this small mammal of the forests of Madagascar remains in its burrow in a torpor, its breathing falling to three times per minute. At other times, it can repopulate explosively, delivering up to 30 young per litter _ the highest fecundity of any mammal. The tailless tenrec sports a long, pointed snout and is covered with spiny bristles.