Shrews shrink in winter to conserve energy, study finds

PHYSorg
Apr 15, 2025, 9:08 am837 ptsInteresting
Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter months.

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