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The '''Pyrenean desman''' (''Galemys pyrenaicus'') is a small [[semiaquatic]] mammal that lives in the [[Pyrenees]] to the [[Iberian Peninsula]]. The Pyrenean desman is in the [[Monotypic taxon|monotypic]] [[genus]] '''''Galemys'''''.<ref name=msw3/> It inhabits mountain [[stream]]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/599.shtml |title=Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Pyrenean desman |publisher=BBC |date=2012-04-27 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> and has been described as 'Europe's weirdest beast'.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morelle |first=Rebecca |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19260705 |title=BBC News - Pyrenean desman: On the trail of Europe's weirdest beast |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-09- |
The '''Pyrenean desman''' (''Galemys pyrenaicus'') is a small [[semiaquatic]] mammal that lives in the [[Pyrenees]] to the [[Iberian Peninsula]]. The Pyrenean desman is in the [[Monotypic taxon|monotypic]] [[genus]] '''''Galemys'''''.<ref name=msw3/> It inhabits mountain [[stream]]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/599.shtml |title=Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Pyrenean desman |publisher=BBC |date=2012-04-27 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> and has been described as 'Europe's weirdest beast'.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morelle |first=Rebecca |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19260705 |title=BBC News - Pyrenean desman: On the trail of Europe's weirdest beast |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-09-04 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> |
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This [[desman]] lives in pairs. It is {{convert|11|to|16|cm|in|abbr=on}} long with a tail of {{convert|12|to|16|cm|in|abbr=on}}. It weighs {{convert|35|to|80|g|oz|abbr=on}}. The Pyrenean desman can live at least 3.5 years. |
This [[desman]] lives in pairs. It is {{convert|11|to|16|cm|in|abbr=on}} long with a tail of {{convert|12|to|16|cm|in|abbr=on}}. It weighs {{convert|35|to|80|g|oz|abbr=on}}. The Pyrenean desman can live at least 3.5 years. |
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| Genus: | Galemys Kaup, 1829
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The Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is a small semiaquatic mammal that lives in the Pyrenees to the Iberian Peninsula. The Pyrenean desman is in the monotypic genus Galemys.[1] It inhabits mountain streams[3] and has been described as 'Europe's weirdest beast'.[4]
This desman lives in pairs. It is 11 to 16 cm (4.3 to 6.3 in) long with a tail of 12 to 16 cm (4.7 to 6.3 in). It weighs 35 to 80 g (1.2 to 2.8 oz). The Pyrenean desman can live at least 3.5 years.
References
- ^ a b Hutterer, R. (2005). Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ Template:IUCN2006 Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)
- ^ "Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Pyrenean desman". BBC. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
- ^ Morelle, Rebecca (2012-09-04). "BBC News - Pyrenean desman: On the trail of Europe's weirdest beast". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
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