Shrew

Shrews are rodents and have gnawing teeth. Their saliva is poisonous! They have a very good sense of smell and hearing but poor sight. They are very busy creatures and need to eat day and night. They eat three quarters of their own body weight each day!

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Shrews eat:
beetles, worms, woodlice.

Shrews are eaten by:
foxes, owls, birds of prey.

Group: Mammal