The order Afrosoricida comprises two distinctive families: tenrecs (Tenrecidae) and golden moles (Chrysochloridae). Both groups are native to Africa and exhibit remarkable adaptations to their environments, from spiny fur for defense to specialized underground sensory organs. Tenrecs display a wide range of forms and ecological roles, some resembling hedgehogs or otters, while golden moles are exceptional burrowers with efficient locomotion and sensory adaptations for subterranean life. Together, they illustrate the unique evolutionary paths of Afrosoricidans within the mammalian class.