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Sorex araneus II


Common Shrew (Sorex araneus)


Young Sorex araneus: "Spaltenkriechen"; Arrow points at lateral gland region

(Photos by W. Haberl ©)


Suckling in the nest and hand-feeding

(Photos by W. Haberl ©)


The shrews of 3 litters together with 2 adults: strange peaceful behaviour

(see "Fostering in shrews")

(Photo by W. Haberl ©)


8 days after birth and a nest of 12 days old with the mother in attendance

(Photos by David Hosking ©)
(Eric & David Hosking: Specialists in Natural History Photography, Pages Green House, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5QA, UK)
(Taken with permission from: Churchfield, S. 1988. Shrews of the British Isles. Bucks: Shire Publ. Ltd. (Shire Natural History series No. 30)).



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