Slender and pale, they exhibit dwarfism traits and will rarely grow to lengths beyond 6 feet. A genetic trait called “hypomelanism” reduces the amount of dark pigment present in their skin. Now ranging throughout Central America, the 1980’s pet trade nearly eliminated these small boas from their native range of two small islands.
Tupaia belangeri Mating for life, treeshrew pairs avidly defend their territory from other shrews. Parents have a separate nest that they build for their…
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