Macroscelidea - elephant shrews

There are about 19 species in a single family in this order. Elephant shrews are found in northern Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. They range from mouse to squirrel size. They have long, pointed, trunk-like snouts; rounded ears; big, round eyes; and long tails. They have long, slender legs and their rear legs are longer than their front legs, which helps them hop. Elephant shrews eat insects, some species also eat seeds and fruits.