在对刺猬生活的热带雨林进行了长时间的考察研究后，科学家们在东南亚发现了五个新的软毛刺猬物种。 The scientists carried out years of genetic research to conclude there are seven species of what are called Hylomys, a furry subgroup of hedgehogs.

The soft-furred hedgehog Hylomys dorsalis was previously thought to be a subspecies and has now been elevated to a distinct species Scientists have discovered five new species of soft-furred ...

A study published December 21 in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs native to Southeast Asia that were found with the help of some ...

Scientists have identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from Southeast Asia. The research team analysed DNA and physical characteristics to describe two completely new species and ...

Scientists have discovered five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from South East Asia. The revelation required several scientific missions to the animals' tropical forest home to study them.

Soft-furred hedgehogs or gymnures are small mammals that are members of the hedgehog family, but as their common name suggests they are furry rather than spiny. Like spiny hedgehogs, they are not ...

They are all types of spineless soft-furred hedgehogs, which are furry rather than spiky. Two of the species found by researchers are entirely new and the other three are subspecies upgraded to ...

When the researchers marked the foreheads of black-furred mice with a spot of white ink, the mice spent more time grooming their heads in front of the mirror -- presumably to try and wash away the ...

A furred membrane (patagium) extending between the wrists of the front feet and the ankles of the hind feet distinguish both species of flying squirrels inhabiting the Adirondacks. Flying squirrels ...

The round, tapered tail accounts for approximately one-third of the total length. The cylindrical body is long with short legs. The five, clawed toes of each foot are webbed with furred soles. The ...

A Cary, North Carolina, resident snapped a photo of a rarely-seen white squirrel this week — a photo that generated interest as many people who commented on the local news station’s Facebook ...

It came time that a great feast was to be held, and the Many-Furred Creature begged the cook to let her watch, and he agreed that she could be gone for a half-hour. The princess cleaned her skin and ...