The bushveld sengi or bushveld elephant shrew (Elephantulus intufi) is a species of small mammal belonging to the sengi family (Macroscelididae). It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and hot deserts.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bushveld Sengi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Macroscelidea
- Family
- Macroscelididae
- Genus
- Elephantulus
- Species
- Elephantulus intufi
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