Shrews are much smaller than moles (3-4 inches long), have a mouse-like appearance, a long, pointed nose, a short dense fur coat, and small eyes. Shrews do not create surface tunnels, but may feed on runways and other small mammal tunnels. 26окт. 2013г.
Is the shrews a kind of mole?
Shrews are 4-5 inches long and smaller than moles. Shrews, like moles, are strictly insectivorous and feed on earthworms, larvae, and other nasty insects. Unlike moles, shrews are sometimes seen running on the ground in search of food. They often use old mole, vole, and chipmunk tunnels.
Where do the shrews moles live?
N. gibbsii prefers soils that are easy to dig and rich in organic matter. They are found primarily in temperate rainforests in northwestern North America, where the soil is soft and deep. Shrews moles can also be found in areas with moist weeds and brushes (Campbell, 2001).
How big is the mole of a shrews?
9,6гАмериканский землеройковый крот / Масса
Do shrews dig holes like moles?
Shrews are outdoor pests that dig tunnels in the yard of a house. They either make their own burrows or use vacant nests of other pests such as moles and chipmanks.
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