WV Northern Flying Squirrel

Indiana Bat

Cheat Mountain Salamander

Virginia Big-Eared Bat

Northern Water Shrew

Running Buffalo Clover
 
   

 

 

 
   
 

The Northern Water Shrew* is found in five counties in the high mountain region of West Virginia and in Blackwater Canyon. It has a compact body, short legs and a pointy snout. The Northern water shrew is associated with high elevation northern hardwood forests. It is typically found along mountain streams characterized by cut banks, rocks, fallen logs and abundant moss and leaf litter. Clear, relatively pure water that harbors an abundance of aquatic insects seems to be an essential part of its habitat. This shrew dives into mountain streams to find its prey. Protected by its thick fur it looks like a silver bullet underwater.

* Very rare but not listed as endangered.

  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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