The short-tailed shrew differs from other Adirondack shrews in having a blunter snout, a shorter tail that is less than 25% of the total length, a heavier more cylindrical body, and fleshy feet. The ...

They are also very quick on their little feet to avoid becoming prey. More closely related to an elephant than to a shrew, ...

The water shrew’s weight and long tail (67-71 mm ... A fringe of stiff hairs along the margins of the toes, especially those of the broad hind feet, and the partially webbed hind toes are unique ...