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Mammal rush: furry new kids on the block

Over 400 new mammal species have been identified since 1993 – and we take a look at some of the most striking of them
New kid on the block
New kid on the block

Over 400 new mammal species have been identified since 1993 – and we take a look at some of the most striking of them. See our Gallery here.

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