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One of the smallest mammals is . It has a snout that is long and pointed, the small ears are coverd with short fur, it eyes small, and its tail is never more than twice as long as back foot. has short thick fur, its upper boddy is olive-brown and lighter on its s ....

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.... cm round, from 25 cm to 1.5 m long, and not more than 20 cm below the surface. Each burrow has a large area at the end for the nest which was composed of shredded grass. These nests were used for young or as a resting place for groups of adult shrews. Compared to most types of shrews, the least shrew is sociable, and several may be kept together in captivity without conflict. They sleep together and help eachother to some degree in digging tunnels and finding food. One nest found in December in Texas contained a dozen shrews that seemed to be staying there for the winter; another examined near Nacogdoches was occupied by at over 31 shrews. These sm ....