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Title: The Naming of the Shrew Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 18-Sep-10, 06:53:19 AM We have sweet little creatures here called Pygmy Shrews... but who knew that the Elephant Shrew was related to... well... elephants! Can you imagine that species new to science are still being discovered? How many came and went without notice or fanfare??
Camera spots 'new species' of elephant shrew Katia Moskvitch, Science reporter, BBC News A mystery animal with a long snout has been spotted in Africa, which scientists say could be a completely new species of giant elephant shrew. Camera traps set up along the coast of north-eastern Kenya captured pictures of the elusive mammal... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11345432 Title: Re: The Naming of the Shrew Post by: Donna on 18-Sep-10, 07:15:45 AM Um...WOW!! He looks like an elephant. :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Naming of the Shrew Post by: MAK on 18-Sep-10, 10:50:16 AM He sure does Donna. Good find Bobbie! ;D
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