The Southern Short-tailed Shrew is a highly active, primarily nocturnal predator. It is most common in moist, well-drained hardwood forests or pine stands, especially where deep organic litter provides easy burrowing for shelter and food. Learn more about the Blarina carolinensis, more commonly known as a Southern Short-tailed Shrew, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.