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  1. common shrew, Sorex araneusnoun

    common American shrew

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  1. Common shrew

    The common shrew (Sorex araneus), also known as the Eurasian shrew, is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excluding Ireland. It is 55 to 82 millimetres (2.2 to 3.2 in) long and weighs 5 to 12 grams (0.2 to 0.4 oz), and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. It is one of the rare venomous mammals. Juvenile shrews have lighter fur until their first moult. The common shrew has small eyes, a pointed, mobile snout and red-tipped teeth. It has a life span of approximately 14 months. Shrews are active day and night, taking short periods of rest between relatively long bursts of activity.

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  1. common shrew

    A common shrew, scientifically known as Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that is part of the mole family. Found primarily in Europe and Asia, these creatures are characterized by their small size, elongated snouts, and insectivorous diet. They inhabit a variety of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, and gardens. They are known for their high metabolic rate, which causes them to eat up to 125% of their body weight in food each day. Their lifespan is typically short, averaging around a year in the wild.

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  1. Common shrew

    The common shrew or Eurasian shrew is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excluding Ireland. It is 55–82 millimetres long and weighs 5–12 grams, and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. Juvenile shrews have lighter fur until their first moult. The Common Shrew has small eyes, a pointed, mobile snout, and red-tipped teeth. It has a life span of approximately 14 months. Shrews are active day and night, but mostly after dark. They are active most of the time, resting for only a few minutes between burst of activity.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of common shrew in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of common shrew in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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