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Suncus etruscus
Basic stats
Diet
Tiny invertebrates
Habitat
Leaf litter, grassy and forest habitats
Range
Patchily distributed across Africa, Europe and Asia
Litter size
2–6 young
Gestation period
About 27–28 days
Size
One of the smallest mammals in the world (head-body 3.5–5.2cm)
Weight
1.8–2.5g
One of the smallest mammals in the world by mass, weighing only a few grams, with white-tipped teeth (the feature used to separate this shrew group from red-toothed shrews) and an extremely fast metabolism.
Must feed almost continuously to survive, taking tiny invertebrates. Its minute size and secretive habits make direct sightings very unlikely on a standard visit.
