Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Greater White-toothed Shrew vs Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Greater White-toothed Shrew

Greater White-toothed Shrew

0.09 m

Human

1.75 m

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

0.14 m

Greater White-toothed ShrewNorthern Short-tailed Shrew
Weight6–14 g15–30 g
Length6–9 cm10–14 cm
Lifespan0.75–2 yrs1–2 yrs
Gestation28 days21 days
Offspring3–7 3–10
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralCathemeral
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, Farmland, Garden, Woodland, Forest, Wetland, Urban, HeathlandForest, Woodland, Grassland, Wetland, Farmland, Garden
RegionsEurope, AfricaNorth America
FamilySoricidaeSoricidae
OrderSoricomorphaSoricomorpha