Tenres are a family of primitive, hedgehog-like insectivorous mammals, divided into subcategories based on size and color.

Lesser Tenrecs are smaller than hedgehogs, only reaching the size of an average lemon.  Their quills are also much shorter and more blunt.  Also, they have the lowest body temperature of all mammals (tying with the sloth) at a mere 75 degrees Fahrenheit, making them actually feel cold to the touch. Lessers are excellent climbers, often being found in the wild up in trees, where they can hunt for bugs, and hide from predators.

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