Water shrew, any of 12 species of amphibious shrews that have a broad, fleshy muzzle, large chest, and long hind legs and digits. Most water shrews live in montane habitats and forage in …

The water shrew is our largest shrew. As the name suggests, it lives almost entirely in wetland habitats, such as streams, ponds, fens and reedbeds. It spends much of its time hunting for …

The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is a mole-like mammal found throughout North America. This tiny animal lives in semi-aquatic habitats and is known for being the smallest …

Water shrews are rel­a­tively large shrews with males tend­ing to be longer and heav­ier than fe­males. The total length of a water shrew can range be­tween 130 and 170 mm, and the …

The Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens), known in the United Kingdom as the water shrew, is a relatively large shrew, up to 10 cm (4 in) long, with a tail up to three-quarters as long again. It …

The American water shrew is a large, long-tailed soricid with a long, pointed snout. Its measurements are: total length, 130–156 mm; tail, 58–71 mm; hind foot, 18–20 mm; weight, …

The water shrew is the largest long-tailed shrew in the eastern United States, having an approximate total length of 6 inches and weighing 12-18 grams. It is easily distinguishable …

The water shrew dives to the bottom of small bodies of water to hunt for aquatic insects. Their favorite foods include the larvae and nymphs of flies, but they will also eat small fish, fish eggs …

Water Shrew. American Water Shrew. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Subgenus. Sorex (Otisorex) Species. Sorex palustris. Identification Numbers. TSN: 179933. …

American Water Shrew (Sorex palustris) Water shrews are remarkable predators. Weighing only about 12 grams, they are the smallest mammalian divers and eat almost any prey they can …