How Unicorns Evolved Into Rhinos, Goblin Sharks & Olinguitos
by Veronique Greenwood
Aug 26, 2013
2 minutes
Earlier this month there was a rare announcement, promoted widely by the press: , the first carnivorous mammal identified in the Americas for 35 years. But the olinguito, as the raccoon-like carnivore is now known, was not spotted for its surprising looks or remarkable behaviors that set it apart from other creatures. Rather, it was so similar in appearance to a related species, the olingo,
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