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Related species for the Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus)
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Ryukyu mole (Mogera uchidai)
The single existing specimen of the Ryukyu mole was captured in 1979, but it was not until 1991 that scientists described it and recognised…
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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…
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Chinese shrew-mole (Uropsilus soricipes)
Information on the Chinese shrew-mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they…
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Star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata)
Information on the star-nosed mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus)
This ancient and distinctive mammal, capable of secreting toxic saliva, faces very real and immediate threats to its survival. One of…
