Pygmy shrew
Scientific name: Sorex minutus
The diminutive pygmy shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in the garden.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 4-6cmTail: 3-4.5cm
Weight: 2-6g
Average lifespan: 1-1.5 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.