minuscule creatures native to Africa

The Sengi, also known as an Elephant Shrew, is a species of minuscule creatures native to Africa. They are insectivores, and are known to feast on spiders, earthworms, millipedes, and

centipedes has a youngster to care for.
These tiny animals appear to be rodents, but are actually closer relatives of the elephant
They are also masters of escaping predators, using their agility, endurance, and special paths/burrows that they create in case of an emergency