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COMMON TREE SHREW (Tupaia glis): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Tree shrews are found in south and Southeast Asia, ranging from India and southwest China eastward through Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Out of the nineteen tree shrew species, ten live on the island of Borneo.

HABITAT

Tree shrews live in shrub and forested areas, which are often mountainous. Many of the tree shrews are arboreal, meaning that they live in trees. Some species spend the majority of their time on the ground.

DIET

Tree shrews primarily eat a combination of insects and fruits. They also will occasionally feed on plant material, along with other small animals, including fish and mice. Different tree shrew species have their own feeding method, one species may collect black ants at night while another species digs up earthworms.

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Tree Shrews: Scandentia - Physical Characteristics

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Tree Shrews: Scandentia - Conservation Status

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