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Scientists discover new species of carnivorous mammal, the olinguito

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Scientists discover new species of carnivorous mammal, the olinguito | News | DW.DE | 15.08.2013

Scientists in the United States have found the Western Hemisphere's first new carnivorous mammal in 35 years. The long-tailed, reddish-brown olinguito is said to resemble a mix between a house cat and a teddy bear.
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The olinugito, native to the high forests of Colombia and Ecuador, was announced as a distinct species by the Smithsonian Institute on Thursday.
The critter, which belongs to a larger grouping of animals that includes cats and dogs, measures about 2 feet (0.61 meters) long and weighs about 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
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OMG. it looks so cute. I want one.
 
While they are considered carnivores because of the structure of their teeth, they eat mostly fruit.
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I skimmed through that, this caught be as mildly amusing.
 
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