'New mammal' seen in Borneo woods - Democratic Underground

Canuckistanian

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Tue Dec-06-05 02:42 AM
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'New mammal' seen in Borneo woods

In the dense central forests of Borneo, a conservation group has found what appears to be a new species of mammal.

WWF caught two images of the animal, which is bigger than a domestic cat, dark red, and has a long muscular tail.

Local people, the WWF says, had not seen the species before, and researchers say it looks to be new.

The WWF says there is an urgent need to conserve forests in south-east Asia which are under pressure from logging and the palm oil trade.

You don't find new mammals that often, and to do so must be extraordinary
Callum Rankine

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4501152.stm

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demnan

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Tue Dec-06-05 03:15 AM
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1. Well, you can find all kinds of mammals in the woods

and if you're not careful, they'll invade your home too and eat you out of house and home.

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sam sarrha

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Tue Dec-06-05 03:19 AM
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2. They lay on your chest and suck you breath out then eat your face while

you are asleep..

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