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Insectivores
These are mammals which feed on insects.
They have a sensitive snout and strong claws for digging. They
are nocturnal (hunt at night and sleep during day).
Examples include; Hedgehog, elephant shrew, Aardvark.
A hedge hog stops and hides its head it curls or rolls into a
ball for protection.
A porcupine has spines for protection.
