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minus-squarechicken@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up38·edit-25 months agoNot even It is a carnivorous rodent, dining on insects (such as grasshoppers), worms, spiders, centipedes, mantis, scorpions, snakes, and even other mice. The southern grasshopper mouse has around a 3.5 to 5.0 inches (8.9–12.7 cm) long body [Least weasel] Average body length in males is 130 to 260 mm (5 to 10 in), while females average 114 to 204 mm (4.5 to 8.0 in)
minus-squarelemming@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up25·5 months agoWell, if you want to head that way, there’s Etruscan shrew. Less than 2 grams of weight and 4 cm of length.
minus-squareMadison420@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·5 months agoIt’s known for taking down prey larger than itself and I think holds the record for biggest disparity of weight predator to prey.
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Well, if you want to head that way, there’s Etruscan shrew. Less than 2 grams of weight and 4 cm of length.
It’s known for taking down prey larger than itself and I think holds the record for biggest disparity of weight predator to prey.