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Common shrew ©Paul Adams
Common shrew
Scientific name: Sorex araneus
The diminutive common shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in the garden.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 5-8cmTail: 2-4cm
Weight: 5-14g
Average lifespan: 1-2 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.