Meaning of moonrat | Babel Free

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A gymnure, especially the greater gymnure, Echinosorex gymnura.

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“Incidental observations on moonrats Echinosorex gymnurus in Malaysia suggests that this species is uncommon everywhere but does occur in low numbers in logged^((1-12:51)) forest in peninsular Malaysia (Johns 1989a).”

“The smell of rotting onions, stale sweat, or ammonia may indicate the presence of a moonrat, which produces a strong scent from two glands near the anus. The animal uses this powerful odor to mark its territory. A solitary creature, the moonrat will emit hiss-puffs and low roars if it encounters another member of its species.”

“Moonrats are a lowland forest species which feed primarily on worms and arthropods.”

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