African shrews south of the Sahara have 50 chromosomes. Shrews living primarily in Ethiopia have 36 chromosomes. Shrews living in Eurasia and northern Africa have 40 chromosomes. There are several exceptions to this.
The "shrew's" name is Katharina Minola. However, her sister Bianca and Petruchio refer to her as Kate. Hence, the famous line, "Kiss me Kate." Katherine is the oldest daughter of Baptista, Bianca's...