The Sorby Mammal Atlas

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3. Common Shrew Sorex araneus

1970-1997

1980-2000 Interim map

Still the commonest shrew in the area. Fairly widespread, even in urban areas. Poorly recorded since 1980, particularly outside the Peak District. Most records are from discarded bottles and cans, or shrews killed by cats and other predators.

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