A voracious predator of invertebrates, the Common or Eurasian Shrew is common and widespread in the UK. They often forage the coastal strandlines

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A voracious predator of invertebrates, the Common or Eurasian Shrew is common and widespread in the UK. They often forage the coastal strandlines for prey.

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Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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