Mysterious mammal caught on film
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7130484.stm
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An "extraordinary" desert creature has been caught on camera for what scientists believe is the first time.
The long-eared jerboa, a tiny nocturnal mammal that is dwarfed by its enormous ears, can be found in deserts in Mongolia and China.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL) scientist Jonathan Baillie said the footage was helping researchers to learn more about the mysterious animal.
The species is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red list.
The unusual animals were filmed in the Gobi desert during an expedition led by Dr Baillie.
Until now, the creatures had proven extremely difficult to study, thanks to their minuscule size, nocturnal nature and the harsh desert environment that they inhabit.
The long-eared jerboa, a tiny nocturnal mammal that is dwarfed by its enormous ears, can be found in deserts in Mongolia and China.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL) scientist Jonathan Baillie said the footage was helping researchers to learn more about the mysterious animal.
The species is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red list.
The unusual animals were filmed in the Gobi desert during an expedition led by Dr Baillie.
Until now, the creatures had proven extremely difficult to study, thanks to their minuscule size, nocturnal nature and the harsh desert environment that they inhabit.
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100monkeysyndrome
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gosh i hope he doesnt' get too many friends*
just like anything we love to death - 4 years ago
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100monkeysyndrome
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ssppeencceerr
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how is this mysterious?
i've totally seen this floating around before. - 4 years ago
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ssppeencceerr
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critter
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He's way cuterthan the rat for sure!
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critter
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VoyagerFilms
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It's straight out of a Disney cartoon.
- 4 years ago
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VoyagerFilms
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lib
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That is the craziest little animal ever. Love it!
- 4 years ago
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