Species in the order Insectivora Results 1 - 5
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Common shrew (Sorex araneus)
The common shrew, one of Britain's most abundant mammals has a long, flexible snout, tiny ears and small eyes typical of most shre...  More
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Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they are tiny...  More
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Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between which there is a c...  More
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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 b...  More

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