‘Bizarre’ new mammal discovered in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains National Park

The forests of Tanzania bear many surprises: Several news agency yesterday and today reported the recent discovery of a cat-sized bizarre elephant shrew, dubbed Rhynochocyon udzungwensis. It looks like a cross between a miniature antelope and a small anteater and is genetically related to elephants.

You can read more about this discovery on the website of the BBC.