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Animals
A stout, slate-grey shrew — one of the few venomous mammals — and often found dead on trails.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland, grassland, gardens
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesLeast shrew — smaller and browner
Field note: Its saliva contains a toxin that subdues prey larger than itself.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Do not handle live or dead shrews.
A bite is painful. Photograph rather than pick up.
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