| Eurasian Pygmy Shrew |
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The Eurasian Pygmy Shrew, often shortened to '''Pygmy Shrew''', is a widespread Shrew of northern Eurasia . It is the only shrew native to Ireland . Active throughout the day and night, the pygmy shrew is one of the smallest shrews, living up to sixteen months and never Hibernating . It has grey-brown fur and measures around 40 - 60mm when full grown, but with a hairy Tail which may be as long again. It lives in undergrowth and leaf litter. EXTERNAL LINK |
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