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Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Batodonoides vanhouteni

southern short-tailed shrew

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water shrew

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Also Known As	soricid • Soricidae

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Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Batodonoides vanhouteni

southern short-tailed shrew

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Sulawesi tiny shrew Old World water shrew short-tailed shrew white-toothed shrew water shrew Sorex Oriental water shrew forest musk shrew Oliver’s shrew elegant water shrew mole solenodon tenrec

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