1.9K views · 139 reactions | One of three species found in the UK, this little common shrew is 'big brother' to the tinyful pygmy shrew who lays claim to being the UK's smallest mammal! Loving all creatures great and small #WorldAnimalDay Thanks to Hanna Knutsson (Flickr) for the fabulous footage! | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust | Facebook

A British gardener stumbled upon an incredibly rare pygmy shrew sporting white-striped fur—something never before seen in the UK. The tiny critter’s unlikely appearance sparked online fascination and delighted wildlife experts everywhere. Full story and photos in the first comment 👇 | Culinary Critters

The pygmy shrew is out here living life in a constant snack-emergency mode...and honestly, who are we to judge? 🍽️😅 Despite being one of the smallest mammals in Britain, the pygmy shrew is basically a tiny calorie-burning furnace. They have to eat every 2–3 hours just to survive, and here’s the wild bit... they can munch up to 125% of their own body weight in prey every day! Thank you to Dawn, our Volunteering Manager, for capturing this amazing clip when she experienced this special wildlife