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The southern short-tailed shrew (Blarina carolinensis) is a small, gray, short-tailed mammal that inhabits the eastern United States. The overall appearance is somewhat like a rodent, but is a member of the order Soricomorpha and should not be confused with a member of the order Rodentia. This shrew has a long, pointed snout and ears that are nearly concealed by its soft, dense fur. This shrew is found in forests and meadows where food and cover...

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