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2.8.10 16:35
according to Reinis, ciršļi ir vieni no vecākajiem pasaules zīdītajiem, turklāt tie ir plēsēji, atkarība no pasugas -
"salivary glands that produce a toxic material that is used to subdue prey like salamanders, frogs, snakes, mice, birds and other shrews. The poison damages the nerves and destroys the blood cells of the prey once caught. Once bitten, the prey stays alive for three to five days to be used as fresh food. The poison can last up to several days and causes a great deal of pain. Human bites are rare and are usually received only when handling a shrew. "