Conservation
The golden-rumped elephant shrew is classified as endangered because of its highly restricted and fragmented environment; it is also hunted for food and by feral dogs.
This species was identified as one of the top 10 "focal species" in 2007 by the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project.
Read more about this topic: Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew
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