{"product_id":"common-shrew-magnet","title":"Wood shrew magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the common shrew (\u003cem\u003eSorex araneus\u003c\/em\u003e), one of the most hyperactive and fascinating small predators of the European garden. With one of the fastest metabolisms of any mammal in the world, the common shrew must eat its own body weight in food every day to survive — a tireless hunter that is active day and night. Despite their minuscule size, common shrews play a crucial role in the garden ecosystem as natural pest controllers of slugs, beetles, and larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic pointed snout and vivid energy of this unique garden animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to pesticide use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forests, hedgerows, gardens, and grasslands throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pesticide use, loss of wild corners and scrubland, intensive agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural pest controller — eats slugs, beetles, larvae, and earthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has venomous salivary glands — one of the few venomous mammals in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe common shrew has one of the fastest metabolisms of all mammals — its heart beats up to 1,200 times per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey must eat every 2-3 hours to survive — even a short break can be fatal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon shrews have venomous saliva that can paralyze small prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey use echolocation to navigate in the dark — just like bats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite their small size, common shrews are fierce and aggressive — they defend their territory against larger animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey live only 12-18 months — one of the shortest lifespans of all mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to help common shrews in your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate log piles and stone walls as shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave wild, undisturbed corners with long grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid pesticides and slug pellets — they need live prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide ground cover such as ivy and dense vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain compost heaps as foraging areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – directly contributing to the conservation of the common shrew and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to the smallest but most tireless hunter of the European garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64022866329949,"sku":"78x53-Common-Shrew","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Common_Shrew_magnet.png?v=1774812399","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/common-shrew-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}