After a colder-than-normal November and a mild December, the first half of January has acted like January. With consistent nocturnal readings of subzero, we recorded an average of several degrees ...

Common shrews are one of only a handful of mammals known to flexibly shrink and regrow their brains. This rare seasonal cycle, known as Dehnel’s phenomenon, has puzzled scientists for decades. How can ...

For their study, the researchers caught the shrews in live traps and recorded their metabolism for several hours. They then released the animals again. Use of images is limited to editorial coverage ...

While furry critters scurrying around your yard can be alarming, there is something so endearing about a shrew train that you can’t help but smile as you watch them. This fascinating YouTube clip ...

The Christmas Island shrew was a small, short-legged creature with a pointed muzzle. Like other shrews, it resembled a mouse ...