FASCINATING AND SOMETIMES MISUNDERSTOOD

Like many small Mammals, Shrews have a high reproductive rate. This and their low predation risk have caused the Asian House Shrews to be labeled an ecological threat to many plant and animal species. They are considered invasive species in some countries. Shrews can thrive even in high-density human habitats. Because they are often mistaken for Rats or Mice, most people try get rid of Shrews whenever they find the animals in or around their homes. What they fail to realize is that Shrews love to eat Cockroaches, Worms, and other animals humans consider to be “pests.” Because of their territorial nature, Shrews tend to drive away (or kill) Mice and Rats as well.