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The Large-eared Tenrec (Geogale aurita) is a species of mammal in the Tenrecidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
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- ^ Bronner, Gary N.; Jenkins, Paulina D. (November 16, 2005). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 72. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ a b Afrotheria Specialist Group (Tenrec Section), Olson, L. & Goodman, S. (2006). Geogale aurita. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
