Mammals

Oppossums and Shrews

MARSUPIALS - OPOSSUM

National Opossum Society. This site provides basic information about the Virginia Opossum with drawings and photographs. The information is most suitable for families with children.

Opossum Society of the United States. The Opossum Society of the United States has the dual mission of rehabilitating orphaned and injured opossums as well as providing general information about opossums to the public. This site contains a wealth of opossum information as well as education materials and even a section of kids.

 

INSECTIVORES - SHREWS AND MOLES

The Shrew Site - This web site by Werner Haberl is currently the best shrew location. The shrews of the world are treated including many of the species of North America. The information given includes photographs of many of the North American species, basic shrew information, a bibliography, and links to other shrew sites.

Animal Diversity Web. Information (but no photographs as yet) on four species of shrews; Short-tailed shrew, Least Shrew, Actic Shrew, and Smoky Shrew. Also information on the moles; Star-nosed mole and Eastern Mole.

Mammals of Socorro County, New Mexico. Information (but no photographs on; Desert Shrew, Merriam Shrew, Montane Shrew, and Dwarf Shrew.