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When to see Greater Dwarf Shrew in Kruger National Park
Greater Dwarf Shrew are most active early morning (04:00 to 07:00), late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00) and at night (18:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Greater Dwarf Shrew's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Greater Dwarf Shrew
A very small insectivorous mammal with a pointed snout, tiny eyes, rounded ears and a relatively slender body. The Greater Dwarf Shrew occurs in grassland, savanna, woodland and areas of dense vegetation, where it forages through leaf litter and ground cover for insects and other small invertebrates. It is generally solitary and secretive.
How to identify the Greater Dwarf Shrew
A small, compact shrew with a pointed snout, tiny eyes, rounded ears, short limbs, and a relatively short tail. The coat is typically greyish-brown to brown, and its small size and rapid movements can make it difficult to observe.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
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