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Animals
One of the smallest mammals on earth, lighter than a coin and rarely detected.
Field facts
HabitatDamp forest litter, bog margins
RangeNorthern Indiana; poorly known
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; rarely recorded (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesMasked shrew — slightly larger
Field note: An adult can weigh about as much as a dime.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Record with trail cameras and pitfall surveys run by permit only.
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