This newly discovered mammal has a unique body

This tiny creature, identified as Thomasomys otavalo or Otavalo’s Andean mouse, was found near Mojanda, a dormant volcano with a caldera filled with lakes. The site is about a 50-mile trip from Quito, a city situated near the high Andes of northern Ecuador. Although only 5 inches from head to butt, it sports an impressive … Read more