Long Tailed Shrew: Smoky Shrew Sorcx fumcus fumeus 



through the snow in much the same m-anner as do 

 moles. It does not hibernate. 



The habits of the shrew are not completely 

 known, but it is believed to be solitary, and bears sev- 

 eral litters of young each year. The common shrew is 

 chiefly an inhabitant of the mountainous regions of the 

 State. 



It is about four inches long and is covered with a 

 thick, soft hair which is of commercial value. The 

 nose is pointed; the eyes are small, but perceptible; 

 the ears are visible above the fur; the legs are short 

 and slender; and the body is much thinner than that of 

 the mole. The fore feet are not modified for digging 

 as are those of the mole. 



The Short Tailed Shrew: Mole Shrew 



Blarina brevicauda bravicauda 



The short tailed shrew is found in every part of 

 the State in great numbers. It inhabits mountains, 



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