Pyrenean desman  (Galemys pyrenaicus)

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Glossary

Amphibious: Capable of living both on land and in water.
Echolocation: Detecting objects by reflected sound. Used for orientation and detecting and locating prey by bats and cetacea (whales and dolphins).
Monogamous: Mating with a single partner.
Nocturnal: Active at night.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (October, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Burnie, D. (2001) Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  3. The Mole Tunnel (November, 2006)
    http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~campbelk/iberiandesman.html
  4. Romão, C. (1997) Help on radio-tracking Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus). Bioforum. (November, 2006)
    http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/bioforum/1997-April/023298.html
  5. BBC: Science and Nature (November, 2006)
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/599.shtml
  6. Animal Diversity Web (November, 2006)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Galemys_pyrenaicus.html
  7. IUCN/SSC Insectivore, Tree Shrew and Elephant Shrew Specialist Group. (1995) Eurasian Insectivores and Tree Shrews: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland. Available at:
    http://members.vienna.at/shrew/itsesAP95-desmana.html#galemys