Cuban Solenodon

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cuban SolenodonScientific Name: Solenodon cubanusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Head-and-body: 11–13 in (28–33 cm); Tail: 6.7–10 in (17–25 cm)Weight: 1.8–2.2 lb (800–1,000 g)Lifespan: 5–7 years in the wildDiet: Insectivore...

Etruscan Shrew

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Etruscan ShrewScientific Name: Suncus etruscusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Head and body length: 35-52 mm (1.4-2.0 in); Tail length: 24-32 mm; Skull length: 13 mmWeight: 1.3-2.5 g (0.05-0.09 oz), averaging just 1.8...

Common Shrew

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Common ShrewScientific Name: Sorex araneusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Head-body length: 5.5-8.2 cm (2.2-3.2 in); Tail length: 3.2-4.5 cm (1.3-1.8 in)Weight: 5-14 g (0.18-0.49 oz)Lifespan: 12-14 months (rarely...

Long-tailed Shrew

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Long-tailed ShrewScientific Name: Sorex disparCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Total length: 4.3–5.3 in (11–13.5 cm); Tail length: 2.0–2.4 in (5.0–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.14–0.25 oz (4.0–7.0 g)Lifespan: 12–18 months in wild montane...