water shrew
either of two small amphibious shrews, Neomys fodiens (European water shrew) or N. anomalus (Mediterranean water shrew), having a dark pelage with paler underparts
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Now, with respect to the curious little water-shrew-mouse, Velvet-coat, I am not quite so certain about his winter habits.
The Squirrels and other animals | George E. WaringBut we know now that they are only dark varieties of the common water-shrew.
The Animal World, A Book of Natural History | Theodore WoodThe water shrew is somewhat larger than the common shrew attaining to a length of five and a half inches including the tail.
Natural History in Anecdote | VariousThe movements of the English water-shrew, when swimming, are very agile.
Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon | Robert A. SterndaleThe water shrew is much more local in its occurrence than are the other Shrews.
Animal Life of the British Isles | Edward Step
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