Olinguito

[tiger stacker]

In South America, a new mammal has been identified. This four legged creature has been around for a long time, yet was mistaken for an Olinga. Attempts to breed failed baffling the zoo keepers.

Full story can be read at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23701151

 

[British Red]

Not that new though really as you say (given that skins have been in the Museum of Natural History for over a century) - just misclassified by scientists. Still, pretty thing huh?

 

[tiger stacker]

Pat on the back to Kristofer Helgen, he researched checked then presented his findings.

 

[Macaroon]

Very similar to Mustalidae - especially Polecat/Marten, I think. But a lovely-looking animal for sure.........................................atb mac

 

[Harvestman]

Very nice bit of science, and always nice to find a new species rather than reading about one going extinct.

 

[xylaria]

It is far cuter than the thing it got confused for.

 

[Imagedude]

Does it taste like chicken?