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Ottavalo’s Andean Mouse : New Species Of Mouse

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Ottavalo’s Andean Mouse : New Species Of Mouse

A new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail, dubbed Otavalo’s Andean mouse, has been discovered near a dormant volcano in Ecuador.

  • It is a new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail.
  • It was discovered near Mojanda, a dormant volcano with a caldera filled with The site is about a 50-mile trip from Quito, a city situated in the high Andes of northern Ecuador.
  • It has been identified as endemic to the temperate, high-altitude Andean regions of the montane forest.
  • It was named in honor of the local Otavalo culture, which is widely recognized for its musical heritage and skilled weaving and textile commerce.

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