Olivier's Shrew
Crocidura olivieri
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The African giant shrew is a species of white-toothed shrew. It also is known as, Mann's musk shrew, Euchareena's musk shrew, or Olivier's shrew. It is native to Africa, where it has a widespread distribution and occurs in many types of habitat. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, and heavily degraded former forest. In the Nile Valley it is found near human habitation, where it is considered to be a pest. It is a common species and is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
It also is known as, Mann's musk shrew, Euchareena's musk shrew, or Olivier's shrew.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in a wide range of habitats, both wet and dry, and both forest and savanna.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates such as ants, beetles, millipedes, termites, and spiders, and possibly also on carrion.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance