Lesser white-toothed shrew  (Crocidura suaveolens)

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Glossary

  • Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (May 2002) http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. IUCN Insectivore, Tree Shrew and Elephant Shrew Specialist Group (ITSES) (August 2002): http://members.vienna.at/shrew/itsesAP95-russula.html#russula
  3. Morris, P. (1993) A red data book for British mammals. Mammal Society, Bristol.
  4. Burton, J. A. (1991) Field guide to the mammals of Britain and Europe. Kingfisher Books, London.
  5. Churchfield, S. (1988) Shrews of the British Isles. Shire Natural History, Shire Publications, Aylesbury.
  6. Macdonald, D. W. & Tattersall, F. T. (2001) Britain's mammals- the challenge for conservation. The Wildlife Conservation research Unit, Oxford University. www.wildcru.org
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