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Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Batodonoides vanhouteni

southern short-tailed shrew

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Also Known As	soricid • Soricidae

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Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Common Eurasian shrew (Sorex araneus).

Batodonoides vanhouteni

southern short-tailed shrew

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