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Submitted by Stomper Boay
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Stomper Boay was excited upon seeing what appeared to be a large rat at Block 426, Clementi Avenue 3 last night (Jan 5) at around 10.45pm.
However, from photos that the Stomper sent us, we have identified the animal to be a shrew and not a rat.
Boay said:
"When I returned home at around 10.45pm, I saw this 'rat' running around and took a few pictures. I was so excited about this that I took a video, then realised later that it was only one-second long."
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 |