#698: Shrew

The Shrew are diminutive insectivores, related to the Mole. She is equipped with sharp, spike-like teeth and a fierce personality. There are numerous species, spread across the northern hemisphere. In the tropics, females can breed all year round, producing up to 10 litters. In the temperate regions, she will not breed over winter. With a short lifespan (around 2 years), fecundity is the key to her success. Some species are known to echolocate, using ultrasonic squeaks to navigate her environment. Some species are venomous, delivering the poison via groves in her teeth.

Other relatives to the Shrew include:
Desman
Mole
Tenrec (to come)

Treeshrews, Elephant Shrews and an assortment of other speciesnamed with the word "shrew" are not closely related.