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Take a closer look at that Sengi snout! And listen to its relaxing Sengi ASMR!

Jennifer Sandlin
Jan 28, 2026
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A sengi, or elephant shrew. Rhynchocyon petersi by Joey Makalintal (CC BY 2.0)

A few months ago, a young pair of six-month-old Black and Rufous Sengi — also known as elephant shrews — arrived at the Hertfordshire Zoo and they’re already delighting in-person visitors and bringing joy to those of us who are lucky enough to see them online. Case in point: t…

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