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shrew [ʃruː] N

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As might be expected the documentary features gruesome footage of cats scarfing down the odd mouse or shrew and naturally there is the occasional standoff. www.theglobeandmail.com

The golden-rumped elephant shrew has evolved various strategies to avoid predators, particularly snakes (such as black mambas and cobras) and the southern banded snake-eagle. en.wikipedia.org

The shrew-mole also makes shallow surface runways by moving the front part of its body 45 degrees to the right and then to the left. en.wikipedia.org

Based on where these four-toed elephant shrews live, their main diets can vary. en.wikipedia.org

The current population is decreasing at a rate of 1 per 10 square km (almost 500 otter shrews per year). en.wikipedia.org

Tree shrew lavatories: a novel nitrogen sequestration strategy in a tropical pitcher plant. en.wikipedia.org

The average life expectancy of a vagrant shrew has been estimated at a little over six months. en.wikipedia.org

Some elephant shrew species are known to be monogamous and mate for life. en.wikipedia.org

The use of this laryngeal call and vibrissae allow the shrews to find their way around their environment. en.wikipedia.org

Visitors can also see water shrew, water vole, brown hare and a range of bat species who feed on the vibrant moth population. www.independent.co.uk

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