150: The Amazing Shrew

February 16, 2021 00:05:00
150: The Amazing Shrew
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150: The Amazing Shrew

Feb 16 2021 | 00:05:00

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Who knew a tiny animal could contain such a multitude of cool facts? For our 150th episode we dive into the life of the shrew. It’s a phenomenal creature with a 1500 heart beat per minute metabolism who is always up for a fight to the death. BUT WAIT…there’s so much more!

Show Notes:

The shrew (image by Rhae on Pixabay)

Shrew Train! Thank you Richard Attenborough (we love you) Skip to 2:33 for the mama shrew and babies train.

Shrews in action: Attacking a snake (1 minute mark) and epic shrew battle (2 minutes in)

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