Shrew Facts: a VENOMOUS MAMMAL | Animal Fact Files

A shrew looks like a mouse, but a shrew is not a rodent. Shrews are more closely related to hedgehogs and moles. Some shrew species are venomous meaning they are venomous mammals. Mammals with venom are quite rare! Learn more shrew facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Family - Soricidae
Range: Africa, Eurasia, North and Central America, north western part of South America
Habitat: forest, grasslands, desert, etc.
Size: average 7 inches (18cm) long including the tail and 4 ounces (113g) in weight
Diet: insects and other invertebrates, small invertebrates like frogs and snakes, mushrooms, seeds, etc.
Threats: birds of prey, snakes, foxes, coyotes, trout, etc.
Lifespan: 1-3 years

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Shrew SIZE and APPEARANCE 0:00
Shrew RANGE and HABITAT 1:05
Shrew VENOM and DIET 1:50
Shrew LIFE CYCLE 2:48
Shrew BEHAVIORS 3:42
Thanks! 3:55
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