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pen-tailed tree shrew

/ˈpɛn teɪld triː ʃruː/

Traducción: Pequeño mamífero parecido a una ardilla, nativo del sudeste asiático, conocido por su larga cola con la punta en forma de pluma. Destaca por su capacidad de consumir grandes cantidades de néctar fermentado sin emborracharse.

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/ˈpɛn teɪld triː ʃruː/formalscientific
  • esPequeño mamífero parecido a una ardilla, nativo del sudeste asiático, conocido por su larga cola con la punta en forma de pluma. Destaca por su capacidad de consumir grandes cantidades de néctar fermentado sin emborracharse.

A small, squirrel-like mammal native to Southeast Asia, known for its long, feather-like tail and distinctive pen-shaped tip. It is notable for its ability to consume large amounts of fermented nectar without becoming intoxicated.

  1. Small mammal speciesC2formal

    A small, squirrel-like mammal native to Southeast Asia, known for its long, feather-like tail and its unique ability to consume fermented nectar without getting drunk.

    esMusaraña de cola de pluma

    • The pen-tailed tree shrew is one of the few mammals that can tolerate high levels of alcohol.
    • Researchers study the pen-tailed tree shrew to understand alcohol metabolism.
    • This nocturnal animal, the pen-tailed tree shrew, feeds on the nectar of the bertam palm.