Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.

Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.

Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.

This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.

Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.

Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.

Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.