1:27Water Shrew swimming | Vannspissmus | Norway | 4K
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Met this water shrew in a pond up in the mountains. The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks. It has large hind feet and is the only shrew that is likely to be seen in the water. Did you know? The water shrew is quite unusual among mammals because it has a venomous bite. The poison in its saliva is strong enough to immobilise frogs and small fish. It can tackle prey up to 60 times heavier than itself, including newts, frogs, crustaceans and snails.
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