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10 essence | mammals (x2)

The Essence of the Shrew.

The Essence of the Shrew.

Thinking it can fly, wandering shrew (Sorex vagrans) leaps to catch an overnighting Viceroy (Limenitus archippus) butterfly.

Widgeon Marsh, Blackfoot Valley, MT

See "DragonMasters" gallery in "Features" section



One last bite The Essence of the Beaver The Essence of the Northern Flying Squirrel The Essence of the Red Fox The Essence of the Shrew. The essence of Columbian ground squirrel Essence of the badger You Know Who The Essence of the Yellow Pine Chipmunk The Essence of White-tailed Deer Doe The Essence of The Superpika! "Did you knock?" The Original Lard The Tension Morning glow