water shrew

noun

either of two small amphibious shrews, Neomys fodiens ( European water shrew ) or N. anomalus ( Mediterranean water shrew ), having a dark pelage with paler underparts

Now, with respect to the curious little water-shrew-mouse, Velvet-coat, I am not quite so certain about his winter habits.

But we know now that they are only dark varieties of the common water-shrew.

The water shrew is somewhat larger than the common shrew attaining to a length of five and a half inches including the tail.

The movements of the English water-shrew, when swimming, are very agile.

The Water Shrew is much more local in its occurrence than are the other Shrews.

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