Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read

ScienceDaily
Jan 29, 2026, 9:28 am108 ptsTrending
Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell apart nearly indistinguishable species with remarkable accuracy. Tested on two types of sengi, the system…

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