Giant elephant shrew, the largest in the world, discovered in East Africa (picture)

by crazyhr on 2008-02-02 12:41:52

The Largest Known Species of Giant Elephant Shrew Discovered in the Mountains of Tanzania

China Daily Global Online News:

The giant elephant shrew is often referred to as a "living fossil" because its physical appearance has remained unchanged for 23 million years. Recently, researchers discovered a new species of the mammal in a remote mountainous region of Tanzania. This animal is massive in size and is currently known as the largest elephant shrew in the world.