There is something inherently appealing about finding an animal few have seen in the wild ... it was the record of a shrew that had not been seen in 20 years and had never been photographed ...

After more than twenty years without any sightings, the Mount Lyell shrew, a small and elusive mammal, has finally been captured in images by passionate students. This discovery marks a ...

Sometimes a cat will leave a dead animal at the door of a house. Why they do it is unknown. While it’s difficult to know the ...

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As spring awakens the natural world, unexpected creatures — from mice to a mysterious short-tailed shrew — find their way ...

With few exceptions, the rock shrew requires a cool, moist site with a deep layer ... Harper, F. and J. S. Harper. 1929. Animal habits in certain portions of the Adirondacks. New York State Museum ...

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

But despite an initial finding that the animal might warrant federal protection, the Service left the shrew hanging as its habitat dwindled. Rather than processing that petition and issuing a final ...

Animal Health Director at Potter Park Zoo. “Now that the pups have emerged, we’re excited for visitors to observe them as they explore their environment.” The northern tree shrew is a small ...

The tree shrews are on display at the Potter Park Zoo’s Feline and Primate House. “This is a fantastic opportunity for guests to see this energetic species in action,” Animal Care Supervisor ...