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Water Shrew
Scientific name: Neomys fodiens
The large, dark grey Water Shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats where it hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks. As a result, it is a good swimmer.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 6-9.5cmTail: 4.5-8cm
Weight: 12-18g
Average lifespan: 1-2 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.