Definition
A tailless tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus) is one of the largest species of tenrec, native to Madagascar. As the name suggests, they have a very short or virtually absent tail. They resemble opossums and are highly adaptable, thriving in various habitats. Tailless tenrecs are nocturnal and omnivorous, eating fruits, insects, and small animals. They can have large litters, sometimes up to 30 offspring! Think of them as the 'opossum' of Madagascar, but without a prominent tail.