Anderson's shrew (''Suncus stoliczkanus'') is a medium-sized species of

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. It is light gray in color with yellow fur around the throat and pectoral region, comparatively large ears and a tail that measures about 50 – 70% of body length. This shrew species is widespread, found in

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and possibly

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, in gardens and grassy embankments near watercourses (

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and

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s, India), under piles of brushwood in forest plantations (Punjab) as well as the bases of stone walls in

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(Roberts, 1977), and also in desert and arid country (Hutterer, 1993). As far as is known, the habits of the Anderson's shrew are largely

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and solitary. Breeding may extend throughout the year.

References

* Stone, David. ''Suncus stoliczkanus,'' Eurasian Insectivores and Treeshrews, 199
2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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