The lesser white-toothed shrew is a tiny shrew with a widespread distribution in Africa, Asia and Europe. Its preferred habitat is scrub and gardens and it feeds on insects, worms, slugs, snails, newts and small rodents. The closely related Asian lesser white-toothed shrew was once included in this species, but is now considered to be a separate species.
Like the common shrew, a female lesser white-toothed shrew and her young may form a "caravan" when foraging for food or seeking a place.. more
Similar species: Shrews, Moles, Hedgehogs, Etc.
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I was taking a break on a little rock pile on the field edge - the little fella put its nose out and was quite interested in me and my big boy Apollo. Possibly because we didn't move much for a while.
Posted 7 years ago