Shrew

SHREW (Plethodon idahoensis) is a member of the order Insectivore. Among the world's smallest mammals, it is mouselike in appearance, with short legs and hair and a long snout. Most shrews are dull brown, grey or black. Their sight is poor and they function by hearing, smell and touch. They prefer cool, moist environments where they subsist largely on INSECTS, worms, SNAILS and SLUGS. They must feed almost constantly to survive. A benefit to humans is that they eat insect pests that threaten...

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