Southern shrews shrink in winter

ScienceDaily
Apr 15, 2025, 12:12 am507 ptsHot
Newly published research 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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