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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula)

Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is the smallest of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks the deposition of iron in... More 5 Images 3 Videos
Sao Tome shrew (Crocidura thomensis)
The São Tomé shrew is a very rarely seen species, and as a result, detailed information about this animal’s appearance is hard to come by... More 4 Images 1 Video
Egyptian pygmy shrew (Crocidura religiosa)
The smallest species of shrew in Egypt, the Egyptian pygmy shrew has grey fur, tinged with brown on the upperparts and tipped with white on... More 1 Image 0 videos
African giant shrew (Crocidura olivieri)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Savanna shrew (Crocidura fulvastra)
The savanna shrew, which gets its name from its preferred habitat, is a white-toothed, or musk shrew (belonging to the genus Crocidura)... More 1 Image 0 videos
Flower's shrew (Crocidura floweri)
Shrews (those belonging to the Soricidae family) are small, mouse-like mammals with short legs and long, pointed noses. Flower’s shrew has... More 1 Image 0 videos
Whitaker's shrew (Crocidura whitakeri)
Species of the Crocidura genus are more commonly called ‘white-toothed shrews’, a name that distinguishes them from the closely related... More 1 Image 0 videos
Canarian shrew (Crocidura canariensis)
The Canarian shrew (Crocidura canariensis) is a tiny mammal with a small, endangered population residing exclusively on the easternmost... More 1 Image 0 videos
Nelson's small eared shrew (Cryptotis nelsoni)
Information on the Nelson's small eared shrew (Cryptotis nelsoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Grizzled Mexican small-eared shrew (Cryptotis obscura)
Information on the grizzled Mexican small-eared shrew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus)
A small, secretive, mouse-like species, the alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus) is slender-bodied and short-legged, with conspicuous whiskers and a... More 3 Images 0 videos
Pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus)
As both the common and scientific names suggest (minutus means small), the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is tiny, in fact it is the smallest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common shrew (Sorex araneus)
The common shrew (Sorex araneus), one of Britain's most abundant mammals has a long, flexible snout, tiny ears and small eyes typical of... More 8 Images 7 Videos
Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between... More 9 Images 8 Videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Water shrew (Sorex palustris)
The water shrew (Sorex palustrus) is the world’s smallest warm-blooded diving species. It is a relatively large shrew, with a slender body... More 2 Images 0 videos
Malayan water shrew (Chimarrogale hantu)
This little-known, water-dwelling animal has a body modified for an aquatic life. While it is relatively large for a shrew, the body and... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sumatra water shrew (Chimarrogale sumatrana)
This exceptionally rare water-dwelling animal has a body modified for an aquatic life. While it is relatively large for a shrew, the body... More 2 Images 0 videos
Star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata)
Information on the star-nosed mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they... More 29 Images 7 Videos
Russian desman (Desmana moschata)
Desmans belong to the same family as moles but are adapted for a more aquatic lifestyle. They posses a similar long, cylindrical body, but... More 20 Images 8 Videos
Chinese shrew-mole (Uropsilus soricipes)
Information on the Chinese shrew-mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus)
The long-eared hedgehog is a small and rather pale hedgehog, with short spines covering the upperparts of the body. Like other hedgehogs... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a defensive... More 10 Images 1 Video
Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
The hedgehog is one of our most instantly recognisable native mammals, as it is the only British mammal to have spines. It is also... More 46 Images 12 Videos
Moonrat (Echinosorex gymnura)
Information on the moonrat (Echinosorex gymnura) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos

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