Potamogale Velox (Noun)
Meaning
Amphibious African insectivorous mammal that resembles an otter.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The potamogale velox is an aquatic animal found in the central African countries and lives in both fresh and brackish waters.
- Scientists studied the diet of potamogale velox in their natural habitats and discovered they mainly consume aquatic insects.
- Unlike its semi-aquatic counterparts, the potamogale velox spends a lot of its time on land in the evenings, making burrows to shelter.
- During breeding season, potamogale velox populations in rivers can fluctuate depending on food availability and the river's flow rate.
- Due to habitat destruction, researchers consider the conservation status of the potamogale velox a subject for concern, despite currently not being considered an endangered species.