Jose Antonio Gonzalez Oreja Dept. There is a large bulk of literature on small mammal habitat selection. I was trying to find what a shrew looks like due to a discussion with my mother. Pocket gophers, and in some places even field mice, are often referred to as moles. Moles have soft fur, a compact body with a rather naked snout, minute eyes, and spadelike front feet, altogether well adapted to their subterranean life.
Earth mounds reveal their presence.
Not only is it a good swimmer but it may climb into bushes. If the shade is not too thick, one may possibly catch a glimpse of a tiny mammal, resembling a large shrew, tapping the ground with its long snout, as it walks slowly along in search of food. They predominantly forage above ground in the vegetation and find shelter under bark, logs, and the forest litter. A Field Guide to Animal Tracks. The Peterson Field Guide Series.