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| Bailey Campbell, Famous Tenrec Hunter Relaxes Following a Successful Evening Hunt |
A tenrec is a mammal insectivore whose appearance and manners make them look more or less like hedgehogs or shrews. Tenrecs are endemic to Madagascar, but some have made it to neighboring islands, like Mauritius. Although they may resemble hedgehogs, shrews, or otters, they are not closely related to any of these groups. They can have up to 32 babies per litter. They are nocturnal and have poor eyesight. Take a look at this link for an interesting BBC video about them.
This very night, Bailey Campbell, famous Tenrec hunter who prowls the west coast of Mauritius knew they were out here . . . a recent litter of the creatures were making their skreechy quill scratching sounds. He needed to protect his masters from tenrec danger. He knew well of their nocturnal proclivities and their poor eyesight. They would be no match for the famed hunter. The first one he found scampered down a hole by the wall. Another jumped in the swimming pool and swam (surprisingly well) to the other side, emerging wet and exhausted, but having earned his freedom. The final little varmit could not escape, and ended his short existence in the mighty jaws of the skilled executioner. The beast slain, Bailey, famous tenrec hunter, could once again go home and rest on the couch, knowing that his work today was done.
(Postscript: Tenrecs may be part possum, as the tiny varmit jumped up and ran off . . . but we did not dare tell the famous hunter; and we hope you won't either . . . )
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| Tenrec hiding from famous hunter canine |
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| Tenrec swimming away from famous hunter |
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| Exhausted tenrec emerges from swimming escape |
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| Tenrec prey of hunter canine |
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