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  2. Shrew - Wikipedia

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    All shrews are tiny, most no larger than a mouse. The largest species is the Asian house shrew (Suncus murinus) of tropical Asia, which is about 15 cm (6 in) long and weighs around 100 g (3 + 1 ⁄ 2 oz) [2] The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), at about 3.5 cm (1 + 3 ⁄ 8 in) and 1.8 grams (28 grains), is the smallest known living terrestrial mammal.

  3. Wallaby - Wikipedia

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    The seven species of pademelons or scrub wallabies (genus Thylogale) of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Tasmania are small and stocky, with short hind limbs and pointed noses. The swamp wallaby (genus Wallabia ) is the only species in its genus.

  4. Oxybelis fulgidus - Wikipedia

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    This snake is very slender, roughly 2 cm (0.79 in) thick, and may attain a total length of about 1.5–2 m (59–79 in). The tail is long and very delicate, but mostly used to hold on while reaching for prey. The head is aerodynamically shaped and very pointy, the mouth is very large and extends almost the whole length of the head.

  5. Long-nosed potoroo - Wikipedia

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    The long-nosed potoroo exhibits many morphological specializations such as an elongated pointed rostral region (nose), erect ears, large eyes, claws for digging, and long robust hind legs. [5] It is only a small marsupial, with a body length between 34 and 38 cm (13–15 in), and a semi-prehensile tail length of 15 to 24 cm (5.9–9.4 in). [6]

  6. American pygmy shrew - Wikipedia

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    The underside is generally a lighter gray. This animal molts about twice a year, once during late summer, and again during the spring. [10] It has a narrow head with a pointed nose, and whiskers. The eyes are small and well hidden. [11] The primary senses used for hunting are hearing and smell.

  7. Little red kaluta - Wikipedia

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    The little red kaluta (Dasykaluta rosamondae) is a small, reddish-brown, shrew-like mammal native to dry grasslands of northwest Western Australia. It is active at night, feeding on insects and other small animals. The kaluta is a marsupial and is the only member of its genus, Dasykaluta. Individuals are around 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weigh ...

  8. Rummy-nose tetra - Wikipedia

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    The rummy-nose tetra (Petitella rhodostoma) is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in South America, popular among fishkeepers as a tropical aquarium fish. [2] One of many small tetras belonging to the same genus, it is on average 5 cm (2 in) long when fully grown. [ 3 ]

  9. South American coati - Wikipedia

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    South American coatis are variable in color and can—among others—be almost black or orange-red. [5] South American coatis are diurnal animals, and live both on the ground and in trees. They are omnivorous but primarily eat fruit, invertebrates, other small animals, and bird eggs. Also, they search for fruit in trees high in the canopy and ...