Common shrews are one of only a handful of mammals known to flexibly shrink and regrow their brains. This rare seasonal cycle, known as Dehnel’s phenomenon, has puzzled scientists for decades. How can ...
Denise E. Robinson, Edmund D. Brodie, Jr. Short-tailed shrews Blarina brevicauda cached most (86.6%) prey captured. Few were consumed immediately (9 4%) or left where killed (3.9%). Shrews most often ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Elephant shrews at Smithsonian's National Zoo enjoy a diet that's similar to what theyd get in the wild. A caretaker discusses their preferences. ...