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There's no taming these 2 shrews fighting at Toa Payoh market
Posted on 08 April 2019 | 10,265 views | 18 comments
Stomper Teck Koon was amused to find two shrews in the midst of an energetic fight at Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre in Toa Payoh on Apr 4.
He shared a video of the two mammals hopping and jumping at one another in a fight that is almost dance-like.
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"They are cute but are also pests in the market," said the Stomper.
Often mistaken for rodents, shrews are mole-like small mammals that are harmless to humans and eat insects like cockroaches.
What's the difference between a rat and a shrew? Check out a comparison below.
Rat | Shrew |
Classified as rodents | Classified as insectivores |
Rounder snout | Sharper and more distinctive snout |
Larger eyes | Pointed teeth and tiny eyes that are almost invisible |
Have long, sparsely furred tails | Tails are shorter with a bit more fur |
Strong sense of smell and exceptional eyesight | Weak sense of smell and vision |
Live in communities and band together | Prefer to live alone except during breeding season |
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