Assam Mole Shrew

Assam Mole ShrewThe Assam mole shrew is recorded in northeastern India, southeastern Tibet in China, and adjacent western Myanmar. It is semi-fossorial in damp forests and has also been captured in villages and drainage lines.What does it look like?Its coat is uniformly black, while the feet and tail are white. It is larger than the related Chinese mole shrew and has a robust skull and mandible.How does it live?The Assam mole shrew is recorded in northeastern India, southeastern Tibet in China, and adjacent western Myanmar. It is semi-fossorial in damp forests and has also been captured in villages and drainage lines.It is insectivorous and semi-fossorial. The species account describes damp forests at 1,500–3,100 m and also reports captures in villages and drainage lines.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.