Shrew

Shrews are insectivores (they eat mostly insects) and have sharp teeth. Their saliva is poisonous and helps to slow down or kill their prey!

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. The amount of food they eat each day weighs the same as their own body!

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Shrews eat:
beetles, worms, woodlice

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

Group: Mammal