Arctic Shrew

	Arctic Shrew
	Cat Given Name:	Shrew
	Common Name(s):	Pygmy Shrew,  Arctic Shrew,  Cinereus Shrew,  Northern Short-tailed Shrew
	Other Name(s):	Masked Shrew,  Common Shrew,  Short-tailed Shrew,  Mole Shrew
	Scientific Name(s):	Sorex hoyi,  Sorex arcticus,  Sorex cinereus,  Blarina brevicauda
	Physical Description:	The Arctic shrew is a small, long-nosed creature whose fur along its back and snout is dark brown, fading to a caramel brown on its cheeks and flanks and then to white on its underbelly and chin. It has a long, thin tail and long whiskers.
	Physical Statistics:	Length: 3.94 - 4.88 Inches (100 - 124 Millimeters) Weight: .16 - .43 Ounces (5 - 13.5 Grams)
	Behavior:	Arctic shrew populations can be found in coniferous forests. Arctic shrews are very short-lived, with maximum life span averaging 18 months. Arctic shrews, like many rodents, are very active during both day and night.
	Social Organization:	Arctic shrews are solitary, territorial animals with about a tenth of an acre range per animal. They join up with other shrews only for mating purposes.
	Approval Level*:	None; Shrews are common creatures, though this particular species tends towards low concentrations.
	Kill Difficulty:	Low; Low; Shrews are relatively defenseless creatures.
	Hunting Difficulty:	General; Shrews provide very little challenge for a trained hunter.
	Food Quality:	Medium; Shrews are small, but have high-quality meat.
*Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a species currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that are uncommon or pose a threat of some sort to the cats.