Greater dwarf shrew
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Suncus lixus

The greater dwarf shrew (Suncus lixa ) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna. It is present in several protected areas, including the Kruger National Park. The main threat to shrews is the loss or degradation of moist, productive areas such as wetlands and rank grasslands within suitable habitat.

Greater dwarf shrew habitat map
Greater dwarf shrew
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References

1. Greater dwarf shrew Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_dwarf_shrew
2. Greater dwarf shrew on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41438/22288609

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