Extinct insectivores were small mammals that ate insects long ago! These little creatures munched on bugs like ants, beetles, worms, and spiders. Many had long snouts for sniffing out insects hiding under leaves and logs. Some had sharp tiny teeth perfect for crunching crunchy bugs. Others had long sticky tongues to catch insects quickly!
These bug-eating mammals came in many shapes and sizes! Some looked like tiny hedgehogs with spiny backs for protection. Others were similar to shrews and moles that lived in burrows underground. Many were nocturnal and hunted for insects at night. Even though they were small, insectivores were important animals in their habitats long ago!