Elephantulus rufescens The rufous elephant shrew, rufous sengi or East African long-eared elephant-shrew (Galegeeska rufescens) is a species of elephant shrew in the family Macroscelididae.

[4] Galegeeska rufescens occupies the drywood land and grassland zone of East Africa.

The large eye is surrounded by a white ring which is interrupted by a dark patch which extended towards the rear of the animal.

A mating male and female will build trails beneath leaf litter.

[8] Moving the forefoot laterally to push aside leaf litter and other loose debris, G. rufescens constructs and maintains trails.

Insects form the major food resource of their diet in the dry season, while seeds are consumed during periods of rain.

[11] The rufous elephant shrew gives birth to one or two precocial young per litter.

The female gives birth at the base of bushes or by fallen tree limbs beside the trails.

Parents crouch down, allowing the neonates to climb on their backs and vigorously rub their four feet in the fur in a rapid vibrating motion.