SHREWS
Mammal       -      Vertebrate       -       Carnivore

COMMON SHREW

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Male:  Boar

Female:  Sow

Young:  Shrewlet

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SHREWS
Are found throughout the world, except in New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand
There are 376 species of shrew.
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• Generally look like mice with a long-pointed nose and grey/brown fur.
• Are not rodents.
• There are some semi aquatic and arboreal shrews.
• The arboreal shrews climb trees.
• The aquatic shrews have stiff hairs on their feet to help them run on the surface of the water.
• Are very energetic.
• Are mainly nocturnal animals.
• Have sharp, spiky teeth, five toes and beady eyes.
• Have poor eyesight, but a good sense of smell and hearing.
• Can be easily startled and can be frightened to death by sudden noise.
• Some are venomous (e.g: the American short-tailed shrew).
• Use Pitcher Plants as toilets.

Visit:  Shrews . COLLECTIVE NOUNS

COMMON TREE SHREW

SHREWS USE PICTURE PLANTS AS TOILETS

SHORT-EARED ELEPHANT SHREW