Which Species Has The Strongest Skeleton

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The hero shrew has the strongest skeleton relative to its body size, specifically in its backbone.

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It is incredibly robust and reinforced with interlocking vertebrae that allow it to lever heavy logs.

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Other animals, such as the rhinoceros, have strong individual bones like the femur that can withstand immense force.

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Though these are larger animals and their bones are not considered as strong proportionally as the hero shrew's spine.

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Hero shrews are rat-like mammals that are native to the forests of Central Africa.

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A hero shrew can have 10 to 11 lumbar vertebrae, significantly more than the typical five found in most mammals.

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The vertebral column is exceptionally strong and can withstand forces far greater than other mammals.

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It has short legs, a slender snout, and dense fur, typical of white-toothed shrews.

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