us types similar to hedgehogs, shrews, opossums and other small mammals. But after the mass extinction only a few species survived the extinction and their descendants have become even more diverse , successfully competing with other inhabitants of the island. Pregnancy lasts up to 2 months. The litter may be up to 5 cubs. They are born helpless, naked and blind. The female hides them in the shelter - among the thorn bushes. It conceals the nest location, abundant marking territory at a great distance from him, to distract potential predators.