Major General James G. Blunt

Sorex araneus grantii is a subspecies of the shrew Sorex araneus, found only on the Scottish island of Islay. It was previously considered a separate species, Sorex grantii.^[1] It is distinguished from mainland shrews by its very grey flanks and different dentition.^[2]

References

^ Burton, Maurice (1960). Wild Animals of the British Isles. London and New York: Federick Warne & Co. LTD. p. 23.
^ "Checklist of the Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Islay". Islay Natural History Trust. Retrieved 21 December 2013.

[1] Burton, Maurice (1960). Wild Animals of the British Isles. London and New York: Federick Warne & Co. LTD. p. 23.

[2] "Checklist of the Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Islay". Islay Natural History Trust. Retrieved 21 December 2013.

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Islay
Villages	Ardbeg Ardilistry Ardtalla Ballygrant Bowmore Bridgend Bruichladdich Bunnahabhain Easter Ellister Kilchiaran Kilchoman Kilmeny Lagavulin Nerabus Port Askaig Port Charlotte Port Ellen Portnahaven
Geographical features	Ardnave Point Aros Bay Beinn Bheigeir Bowmore Sandstone Group Claggain Bay Colonsay Group Eilean Mhic Coinnich Gruinart Flats Lagavulin Bay Loch an t-Sailein Loch Gruinart Loch Indaal Machir Bay The Oa Rhinns complex Rinns of Islay River Laggan Sound of Islay
History and architecture	Battle of Benbigrie Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart Battle of Epiphany Cenél nÓengusa Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg Clark Cottage Dun Bhruichlinn Dun Guaidhre Dun Nosebridge Dunlossit House Dunyvaig Castle Finlaggan Islay Charter Islay House Islay LIMPET Islay Woollen Mill Kildalton Castle Kilarrow Parish Church RAF Kilchiaran Kildalton Cross Loch Gorm Castle Margadale Mulindry House Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen St John's Church, Port Ellen
Islay whisky	Ardbeg Ardnahoe Bowmore Bruichladdich Bunnahabhain Caol Ila Kilchoman Lagavulin Laphroaig Port Charlotte Port Ellen
Other Islay related articles	Islay Airport Machrie golf course MV Finlaggan Sorex araneus grantii Westering Home Western Isles Open Championship