Water Shrew Facts

Water Shrew Facts

Water Shrew Facts


The water shrew is one of the largest of the shrews. Its saliva contains venom that it uses to stun larger prey such as fish and frogs and prevents the prey from struggling. The salivary glands of one shrew contains enough poison to kill 200 mice! Because the water shrew complately digests its food in three hours, it must feed frequently , throughout both day and night.

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