Abstract
Watch out-this critter's outrageous hairdo is more than a fashion statement. Think fast: what is noisy, stays up late, and sleeps late into the morning? Don't answer yet-it also strays from its parents, sports an extreme hairstyle, and has a gnarly attitude. No, it isn't a teenager. Well, it could be, but here's another clue: it's an expert at thriving in the rainforest. You got it-it's a lowland streaked tenrec! With a prickly exterior and a matching disposition, these crazy critters overcome the odds in a dangerous place. How do they do it? The secret is in the spines.