This is a grey-faced sengi, Rhynchocyon udzungwensis, a new species of giant elephant shrew that has been described in the February issue of Journal of Zoology (Lond.) (on whose editorial board I sit). It's a 700g beastie, so it is hefty for an elephant shrew.
Photo by AFP & California Academy of Sciences.
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It has been said that our most distant primate ancestors, the mammal that gave rise to early primates but itself wasn't quite a primate, was most like the Asian tree shrew, which is neither a shrew nor does it live in trees. This is, of course, untrue.
David Macaulay is famous for his "how things work" books.
"Get her drunk then get her done."
That's great news! I'll make sure I check out the issue in which it's described.
I can't believe how much that looks like a rhinogradentian Snouter.
that sengi IS really cool...I could not help but post on this as well: added a video and some shots from the expedition.
thanx I can't believe how much that looks like a rhinogradentian Snouter.