The shrew is a tiny animal that looks similar to a small mouse. With their small size, generally between 3-5 inches in length, they do not look dangerous. However, I have been doing a lot of research into shrews recently and was surprised at how dangerous they can be. Shrews can be dangerous to other …
Moles are commonly found in pastures and grasslands, evidenced by the number of molehills on top of the ground. They can also be found in forests and deciduous woods. They live in a network of tunnels, which other generations can use over the years. Some mole tunnels have been in use for over 20 years. …
The North American short-tailed shrew, genus Blarina, is the giant shrew of its family. There are three species of the short-tailed shrew: the northern Blarina brevicauda, the southern Blarina carolinensis, and Elliot’s Blarina hypophagia. The genus Blarina is classified as “true shrews” from the family Soricidae, belonging to a larger mammal group known as Eulipotyphla. …
