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Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Physical Characteristics, Geographic Range, Habitat, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Silky Shrew Opossum (caenolestes Fuliginosus): Species Account - SHREW OPOSSUMS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

SILKY SHREW OPOSSUM (Caenolestes fuliginosus): SPECIES ACCOUNT

SHREW OPOSSUMS AND PEOPLE

Tiny, secretive, and living in remote regions, shrew opossums have very little interaction with humanity and pose no threats.

CONSERVATION STATUS

The World Conservation Union (IUCN) lists the Chilean shrew opossum as Vulnerable (facing a high risk of extinction), due to deforestation (removing trees) from logging.

Additional Topics

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Physical Characteristics

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Geographic Range

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Habitat

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Diet

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Behavior And Reproduction

Shrew Opossums: Paucituberculata - Silky Shrew Opossum (caenolestes Fuliginosus): Species Account

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