Insectivore

An Introduction to Insectivores

Insectivores are a type of mammal that primarily eat insects. They have specially adapted teeth and jaws that allow them to eat a variety of insects, including beetles, ants, and spiders. Some insectivores, such as shrews, also eat small amounts of other animals, such as worms.

Insectivores are found all over the world, and there are many different types. Some, such as hedgehogs, live in the forest, while others, such as shrews, live in the grasslands. Insectivores have many different ways of surviving, and some, such as the hedgehog, are able to roll up into a ball to protect themselves from predators.

Insectivores are important to the environment because they help to keep the population of insects under control. They also play an important role in the food web, as they are eaten by other animals, such as birds and snakes.