Lesser White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura suaveolens
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Eulipotyphla · Soricidae
About
The lesser white-toothed shrew is a small species of shrew with a widespread distribution in Africa, Asia and Europe. Its preferred habitat is scrub and gardens and it feeds on insects, arachnids, worms, gastropods, newts and small rodents, though its diet usually varies according to the biotope where it lives. The closely related Asian lesser white-toothed shrew was once included in this species, but is now considered to be a separate species.
Fun Fact
Lesser white-toothed shrews form 'caravans' when moving their young — each baby grips the fur of the sibling ahead with its teeth, forming a chain led by the mother, like a tiny furry train.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Gardens and scrublands
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
1-2 years
Threats
- Agricultural Conversion
- Overgrazing