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Main Characteristics of Insect Eaters

  • Insect eaters are small mammals.
  • Insect eaters are a class of animals. They're not to be confused with insectivores (animals that feed on insects).
  • There are about 430 species.
  • Insect eaters include hedgehogs, shrews, moles and solenodons.
  • Insect eaters are insectivores, feeding primarily on insects and worms.
  • The smallest mammal in the world is the Etruscan shrew. It is an insect eater.

Insect Eater Family Tree

Insect Eater Family Tree

Species List


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