I WONDER - What Is The Smallest Mammal In The World?

The Etruscan shrew is the smallest mammal by mass, weighing about 1.8 grams and measuring around 4 centimeters long. It is found across Europe, Northern Africa, and Malaysia. The shrew has an extremely fast heart rate of up to 1511 beats per minute, one of the highest in mammals. Despite its small size, it is a voracious hunter, consuming up to twice its body weight in food daily.

What is the approximate weight of the Etruscan shrew?

• 1.8 grams

• 2.5 grams

• 3.0 grams

• 4.0 grams

In which regions can the Etruscan shrew be found?

• Europe, Northern Africa, and Malaysia

• Antarctica

• South America

• Australia

What is notable about the heart rate of the Etruscan shrew?

• It varies greatly with temperature.

• It is the same as humans.

• It is one of the highest known in mammals.

• It is slower than most mammals.

How much food does the Etruscan shrew consume daily compared to its body weight?

• Half its body weight

• Equal to its body weight

• Up to two times its body weight

• Three times its body weight

What characteristic makes the Etruscan shrew a voracious hunter?

• Its ability to consume large amounts of food

• Its nocturnal nature

• Its large size

• Its slow metabolism