Shrews and moles discovered in the 2000s
- Shrews and moles discovered in the 2000s
"This page is a list of species of the order Insectivora discovered in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s."
"Notiosorex cockrumi" (2004)
In 2004, a new species of Desert Shrew was identified in Arizona, and named "Notiosorex cockrumi". The tiny shrew, which is as light as a penny, is the first new mammal species to be found in Arizona since 1977. It is one of at least four species of the genus "Notiosorex".[cite web]
title= New Species Of Desert Shrew Found In Southern Arizona
work=ScienceDaily
url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/01/040130074738.htm
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