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Author Topic: The Naming of the Shrew  (Read 2050 times)
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Bobbie Ireland
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« 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
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« Reply #1 on: 18-Sep-10, 07:15:45 AM »

Um...WOW!! He looks like an elephant.  clap thumbsup
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« Reply #2 on: 18-Sep-10, 10:50:16 AM »

He sure does Donna. Good find Bobbie! Grin
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