Pen-tailed Tree Shrew (Noun)
Meaning
Brown tree shrew having a naked tail bilaterally fringed with long stiff hairs on the distal third; of Malaysia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pen-tailed tree shrew, also known as Ptilocercus lowii, is a unique species found primarily in Malaysia.
- Researchers have been tracking the pen-tailed tree shrew population in Malaysia's forests to monitor their social behavior.
- The distinctive feature of the pen-tailed tree shrew is its naked tail with long stiff hairs on the distal third, giving it its name.
- In a study on Malaysian wildlife, scientists specifically focused on the pen-tailed tree shrew to understand its adaptation to the tropical environment.
- Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of the pen-tailed tree shrew, which is an essential part of Malaysia's biodiversity.