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American short-tailed shrew
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The genus Blarina is a group of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. They are red-toothed shrews; species in this group have 32 teeth.
They generally have dark fur and thick feet. The saliva of these animals is toxic and is used to subdue prey.
The list of species is:
- Northern Short-tailed Shrew (B. brevicauda)
- Southern Short-tailed Shrew (B. carolinensis)
- Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew (B. hylophaga)
Last updated: 06-03-2005 00:25:34
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