California scientists discover mouse-like mammal related to elephants

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 22:00 in Biology & Nature

(Reuters) - A new mammal discovered in the remote desert of western Africa resembles a long-nosed mouse in appearance but is more closely related genetically to elephants, a California scientist who helped identify the tiny creature said on Thursday.

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