Saturday 13 April 2013

Amazing new discovery

Scientists have discovered a new species in South Sudan: a bat with panda-like markings!


Isn't it incredible?

Apparently its genetics are pretty unique; it doesn't fit with the other bats that it was originally thought to be related to (and no-one is actually suggesting that it is related to the giant panda!). In fact, they've had to create a new genus "Niumbaha" which means rare or unusual in the local language where it lives.

Read the whole story here - Mail Online: The find of a lifetime.

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