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Shrews

A shrew (shrew mouse) is a small mammal within the family Soricidae in the order Soricomorpha. True shrews are different from West Indies shrews, otter shrews, elephant shrews or tree shrews. Shrews have movable snout and long, hook-tipped incisors.

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How much do elephants eat a day?

Well it is amazing how they eat 770 pounds a day you know theAfrica ones but i am not to sure about the Asia ones... if your looking for the answer to the Asia ones i suggest go on goggle

Can people be allergic to chinchillas Yes they can most people are allergic to chinchillas but people may not know if you want to know go see a doctor.?

These animals are hypoallergenic meaning they will not cause allergies.

Allergies are caused when the allergens enter through some pore or through the respiratory tract but the fur of these furry mammals fly off in.. fluffs? They do not shed much.

When you first get one, it might because it is a defense mechanism. When it gets used to you, it will stop shedding as much. Tufts of hair only fly off if it is scared so will not cause allergies.

What is the world's smallest and most ferocious mammal?

Etruscan Shrews may be the most ferocious. They have a bite like a cobra and eat twice their own weight in meat every day. Also, They attack an animal over three times it's size.

The bumble bee (Kitti's Hog-nosed) bat is tailless, and the smallest species of bat. It is also one of the world's smallest mammals. It weighs up to 2 g and is 29 - 30 mm long. It competes for the title of world's smallest land mammal.

Its closest competitor for the title is the Etruscan shrew, which is slightly lighter at 1.2 - 2.7 g, but is longer at 36 - 53 mm (not including its tail). So, depending upon what, smallest, means either of these mammals could be it.

Is a shrew a rodent?

Sources differ on whether or not shrews are members of the rodent family. The more science-based sources indicate that shrews, although mouse-like in appearance, are not truly members of the rodent family, but are of the Insectivora family, just as moles and hedgehogs are.

Depending on how you define your terms either the etruscan shrew or the bumblebee bat is the smallest of which animals?

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These are the two smallest wild terrestrial mammals in the world.

The bumblebee bat, or Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat, Craseonycteris thonglongyai. is the smallest species of bat, weighing about 2 g and measuring 29 - 30 mm.

The Etruscan shrew, Suncus etruscus, may be a little lighter at 1.2 - 2.7 g, but is much longer at 36 - 53 mm (not including its tail).

How do you manage a shrew of a wife?

Well, if Shakespeare is to be believed, you pretend to be nice to her while depriving her of everything she might want or need (sleep, food, new clothes) all in the name of being good to her. At the same time you are insufferably rude and violent to everyone else to demonstrate how unpleasant that behaviour is. That's the theory, anyway; it is unlikely to work in practice. Someone who has spent her whole life learning that she can get whatever she wants by being obnoxious is likely to respond to frustration by becoming ever more obnoxious.

How smart are shrews?

It's a funny topic but there is a point here when it comes to how smart shrews really are. For example, a whale is huge and therefore, has a huge brain. So how come aren't they smarter than humans. So if you look up EQ(as in how smart you are eg. your EQ) or brain-to-body mass ratio on wikipedia, it explains how the size of a brain compared to the body mass effects the cognitive abilities of an animal. Meaning a whale has such a huge brain because it has much more motor functions to handle. In the wikipedia article you'll also find a rough list starting from top to bottom the animals of which that have a higher to lower brain-to-body mass ratio. Humans are of course on top of this list making us the most intelligent beings on the earth. Making sense since, we have such large brains compared to such small body masses.

But now we come to the myth of the smart shrew. Again, on the wikipedia article you'll of course find mice and rats close to the bottom of the "EQ" list. But the shrew which is a type of mouse like mammal, has 10% of it's body mass in it's brain. Which surprisingly, is even more than that of a human or any other animal on the earth. So scientifically speaking, shrews should be smart, even smarter than humans.

I haven't found a real answer to this question as there really isn't any articles on the intelligence of shrews, but hopefully more research will be done and published on the topic at which point I will update.

Is it legal to have a pet skunk in New Mexico?

It is illegal to own a pet skunk in New Mexico.You need two permits for your skunk to enter the state of NM: one from the Department of Health and one from the NM Game & Fish. The NM Game & Fish will NOT issue any import permits for captive bred skunks to enter the state.They also will not issue any permit for a skunk as a pet.

How much does a shrew eat?

They eat alot a day like a pound or to

How do shrews kill their prey?

Shrews kill their prey primarily using their sharp teeth, delivering a quick bite to subdue smaller animals like insects, worms, and small rodents. They possess venomous saliva, which helps immobilize their prey by causing paralysis or death. This allows shrews to consume their catch more easily, as they often store surplus food for later consumption. Their high metabolism necessitates frequent feeding, making their hunting efficiency crucial for survival.

Do shrews live in Illinois?

Yes, shrews do live in Illinois. The state is home to several species of shrews, including the northern short-tailed shrew and the eastern mole shrew. These small mammals typically inhabit forests, grasslands, and wetlands, where they can find ample food sources like insects and worms. Shrews are often found in a variety of habitats across the state.

How many times does a pigmy shrews heart beat in a lifetime?

According to one study on chronic fluorosis in sheep, the control group's sheep heartbeat was 110 give or take 15 heartbeats (I am presuming the number was beats per minute, for bpm was not stated in the article.) So, a sheep's heart would beat around 1.6 to 2.1 beats per second.

How long do pygmy shrews live for?

The Pygmy Shrews lifespan is around 15 months , give or take .

Can a shrew swim?

There are both swimming and non-swimming species of shrew.