How Are We Still Discovering Mammals?

03/09/22 • 27 min

In this episode Tim Dowling speaks with biologist Mario Moura and explore Kristofer Helgen about the millions of animals that aren’t currently known to science. Helgen explains how, in 2013, he discovered the Olinguito, the most recently discovered predator. Mario Moura explains where the best places are to look when trying to discover new mammals.

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