Eurasian Water Shrew
Neomys fodiens
Description 2
The water shrew is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between which there is a clear demarcation. Typically for most shrews, the snout is long and the eyes and ears are small. The fur is short and dense, and there are often tufts of white around the eyes and on the ears. Stiff hairs border the feet and form a keel on the underside of the tail, which aid in swimming. This species is a 'red-toothed shrew'; iron is deposited in the enamel of the tooth-tips, making them more resistant to wear-and-tear, and giving them a red appearance.
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