American short-tailed shrew

The genus Blarina is a group of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. They have 32 teeth and are in the red-toothed shrew subfamily. They generally have dark fur and thick feet. The saliva of these animals is toxic and is used to subdue prey. The list of species is: * Northern short-tailed shrew B. brevicauda * Southern short-tailed shrew B. carolinensis * Elliot's short-tailed shrew B. hylophaga * Everglades short-tailed shrew B. peninsulae

American short-tailed shrew

The genus Blarina is a group of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. They have 32 teeth and are in the red-toothed shrew subfamily. They generally have dark fur and thick feet. The saliva of these animals is toxic and is used to subdue prey. The list of species is: * Northern short-tailed shrew B. brevicauda * Southern short-tailed shrew B. carolinensis * Elliot's short-tailed shrew B. hylophaga * Everglades short-tailed shrew B. peninsulae