The short-tailed shrew differs from other Adirondack shrews in having a blunter snout, a shorter tail that is less than 25% of the total length, a heavier more cylindrical body, and fleshy feet. The ...

It’s called the Camp Virus, and it’s never been in North America, ever, until now. It’s part of the lethal Henipaviruses and was just discovered in the United States. According to the Live Science ...

This slender-bodied, slate gray insectivore named for its long tail or habitat, depending on which common name ... With few exceptions, the rock shrew requires a cool, moist site with a deep layer of ...

Etruscan shrews are 20 times lighter than the average adult mouse. They have a body length of about 4 cm excluding the tail ...

They have slender bodies, long bushy tails, and pointed snouts, resembling a mix between a squirrel and a shrew. Their fur is typically brown or grayish with a lighter underside, helping them ...