South American marsupials discovered to reach new heights
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 15:20
in Paleontology & Archaeology
There have long been speculations that the mouse-sized marsupial monito del monte climbs to lofty heights in the trees. Yet, no previous records exist documenting such arboreal habits for this creature. Researchers set motion-sensing camera traps to capture photographic evidence confirming the high-climbing theories surrounding this miniature mammal.