Cinereus Shrew | Animalz

Cinereus ShrewThe cinereus shrew is widespread in northern North America and is often found in moist places such as forests and river or lake edges. It is active at night and feeds mainly on invertebrates.What does it look like?Its back is brown and its underside grayish white. The tail is brown above, pale underneath, and blackish at the tip; the coat tends to darken in winter.How does it live?The cinereus shrew is widespread in northern North America and is often found in moist places such as forests and river or lake edges. It is active at night and feeds mainly on invertebrates.It hunts mainly on the ground after dark, though it can climb into low plants and shrubs. It eats invertebrates such as insects and spiders, with prey varying by region.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.