At first I thought it was a critter that had never been seen before (“New species…discovered,” etc.), but the article makes it clear that scientists knew of its existence for a long, long time. Only now did they get around to noticing the difference in its pelt and doing a DNA sample.
Two inch long canines on a foot long body¬—definitely a miniature saber-tooth.
It’s interesting to note the number of new species coming to light as scientist probe the interior of this jungle habitat.
I’m just glad Chester doesn’t have two inch long canine teeth. At just over a foot in length he weighs in at 10.5 pounds of muscle.
Could be a distant relative, though.
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