MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
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INSECTIVORA<br />
Northern Short-tailed Shrew<br />
description<br />
Short, dense, slate-gray colored fur<br />
and a short tail. The snout is short<br />
and heavy.<br />
habitat<br />
These shrews are not restricted to a<br />
particular habitat, but they are most<br />
likely found in forests, grasslands,<br />
marshes, and brushy areas.<br />
reproduction<br />
The breeding season occurs from<br />
March to September with females<br />
producing up to three litters per<br />
year. Gestation periods usually last<br />
21 days and five to eight young are<br />
in a litter.<br />
did you know?<br />
The salivary glands of the Northern<br />
short-tailed shrew produce a toxic<br />
material which helps in subduing<br />
prey, such as snails and earthworms.<br />
© Ohio Division of Wildlife<br />
Blarina brevicauda<br />
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