Definition
The 'family Tupaiidae' represents the taxonomic grouping of tree shrews. These small mammals live in Southeast Asia. They are not true shrews. The 'family Tupaiidae' provides important information regarding early mammal evolution. Think of this as the surname π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ of all tree shrew species. Studies assist in understanding primate lineage. They play a role in maintaining ecosystem health.