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🐾Happy Shrewsday!🐾 Our four shrews continue to do well… ❓Did you know?❓ Despite their mousy appearance, shrews are not rodents! They are insectivorous mammals more closely related to moles and hedgehogs. Common shrews have one of the fastest metabolic rates of all mammals, meaning they must eat near constantly to prevent starvation which can occur after only a few hours without food. Each shrew requires about 2-3 times it’s weight in insects every day to survive!🪳 | Secret World Wildlife Resc

#ScienceTuesday: Did you know that there are 7 different species of shrews living in New York State? Today’s video includes some fascinating facts about shrews. But be warned—these cute little creatures aren’t as sweet as they might seem! #NYSMscience #shrews #nyecology #mammalogy | New York State Museum