Among Adirondack mammals, pygmy shrews hold several records. Some adults weigh only 2-3 g (0.11 oz) and thus are the smallest mammals in the world. This species is also one of the rarest, with only ...

Etruscan shrews are 20 times lighter than the average adult mouse. They have a body length of about 4 cm excluding the tail ...

The total length of an average-sized adult is 101 mm (4.0 in) which includes a tail about 41 mm (1.6 in) long. Adults weigh 3-6.5 g (0.11-0.23 oz.). The masked shrew is intermediate in size between ...

The Pygmy Shrew is one of the most common items that cats bring home. Shrews have smelly anal scent glands, so cats don’t like to eat them. A well fed cat may bring a whole shrew showing off its ...

Most at risk is Britain’s very smallest mammal - the pygmy shrew ... Ad hoc sightings of shrews, including any found dead or caught by pet cats are also useful to the charity, and can also ...