ScienceDaily (Nov. 16, 2010) — Long-nosed Cape rock elephant-shrews are fond of sticky treats, according to Dr. Petra Wester from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Her investigations show for the first time that the elephant-shrew, Elephantulus edwardii, licks the nectar of the flowers and pollinates the Pagoda lily.
Sticky Snack for Elephant-Shrews
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We caught them using basic grain bread! Cute little critters!
Take a look:
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