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Shrews’ noses grow in winter as their brains shrink

sciencenews.org · 4h · first report

Shrews’ noses grow in winter as their brains shrink

Long-clawed shrews’ snouts temporarily grow larger in the winter. This skull reshaping may be an extreme survival strategy in cold conditions.

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  1. Shrews may grow bigger snouts in winter to cope with cold air, scientists say

    theguardian.com · 4h

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