| Arctic Shrew | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Shrew | |
| Common Name : | Arctic Shrew | |
| Scientific Name : | Sorex arcticus | |
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| Physical Description : | The Arctic shrew is a small, long-nosed creature whose fur along its back and snout is dark brown, fading to a caramel brown on its cheeks and flanks and then to white on its underbelly and chin. It has a long, thin tail and long whiskers. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 3.94 – 4.88 Inches (100 – 124 Millimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Arctic shrew populations can be found in coniferous forests. Arctic shrews are very short-lived, with maximum life span averaging 18 months. Arctic shrews, like many rodents, are very active during both day and night. |
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| Social Organization : | Arctic shrews are solitary, territorial animals with about a tenth of an acre range per animal. They join up with other shrews only for mating purposes. |
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| Approval Level : | None; Shrews are common creatures, though this particular species tends towards low concentrations. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Low; Shrews are relatively defenseless creatures. |
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| Training Level : | Advanced; Shrews provide very little challenge for a trained hunter. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Land Rodents | |
| Food Quality : | Medium; Shrews are small, but have high-quality meat. | |
