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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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Was the taming of the shrew a tragedy?
No, "The Taming of the Shrew" is not considered a tragedy; it is a comedy. The play features humorous situations, witty dialogue, and ultimately a happy resolution, typical of Shakespearean comedies. The central plot revolves around the courtship and taming of Katherina, culminating in her marriage to Petruchio. While it does explore themes of gender roles and social dynamics, its comedic elements and conclusion classify it as a comedic work rather than a tragedy.
Yes, a bear can eat a shrew, although it is not a primary food source for them. Bears are omnivorous and will consume a variety of foods, including small mammals like shrews, if available. Their diet typically consists of fruits, nuts, plants, and larger prey, but they will opportunistically eat smaller animals when the opportunity arises.
Yes, it is a mammal. The shrew bears live young and suckles them - characteristics of mammals.
What have scientists learned about the elephant shrew on DNA evidence?
Most elephant shrew species were first described in the 1800s by scientists who classified them as shrews because of obvious physical similarities.
What is the answer of this question is shrew a predator or a prey
What is the prey of the shrew?
The shrew only does is eat and sleep also he just sits on a tree stump all day in the woods...some times the just sleep all day long.
You could trap a shrew with a havahart trap. Bait it with sardines, or peanut butter with Meal worms. If you don't catch it, hire some to do it for you.
How small can a hole be for a shrew to climb through?
A mouse can get through a hole the size of a ball point pen (7mm) . A shrew is smaller so can probably get through a hole of 4-7mm. I think small rodents can compress their skulls to squeeze through amazingly small gaps.
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.
Voles make a small little chirps just like hamsters, guinea pigs, or gerbils.
Why do shrews use echolocation?
Shrews use echolacation to find prey, communicate with other animals, or find their homes or other shrews, maybe a lost baby. Shrews have a very sensative smell and touch, which might be why (I don't know this for sure) they use echolocation.
