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A short-tailed shrew primarily feeds on insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates. They also consume small vertebrates, such as mice and small birds, as well as seeds and fruits when available. Their high metabolism requires them to eat frequently, often consuming food equivalent to their body weight daily.
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How does the long tail on a shrew help it survive?
it helps it eat
What looks like a mouse and has a short tail and a triangular shaped nose?
a shrew or vole
What does a short haired owl eat?
A short haired owl eats small mammals like shrew, mole, rat, and mice.
What small animals have long nose and tail?
A shrew has a long nose and a tail.
When was Short-tailed shrew tenrec created?
Short-tailed shrew tenrec was created in 1899.
Are there shrews in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan is home to at least four types of shrew: the water shrew, which lives in the north and is one of Michigan's few mammals to live exclusively in wetland habitats; then there is the masked shrew, which is the second smallest member of the shrew family; Michigan also is home to the smallest shrew, the pygmy shrew, which lives only in the UP and the very northern extreme of the lower peninsula. The most common Michigan shrew is the northern short tail shrew, which lives throughout the state.
What is a marsupial mouse-like creature that stores fat in its tail and can eat as much as its own bodyweight?
I believe it be the fat tailed shrew.
How small is the masked shrew?
The masked shrew is 2 inches long (not inchuding the tail) and one-tenth of an once.
Do shrews have a short tail?
Yes, shrews typically have short tails compared to their body length. The tail of a shrew is usually about one-third the length of its body, contributing to their compact appearance. While some species may have slightly longer tails, they generally remain relatively short compared to other small mammals.
How big is the biggest shrew?
up to 23 cm including tail
Is it bad to have a shrew in your house?
Yes, shrew are related to mice. Shrew may dig a hole in your house or even eat a little bit of your food.
What does an elephant shrew eat?
it eats insects
