Crocidura narcondamica: New Shrew species found at A&N

◆ZSI has discovered a new insect eating mammal species. 

Crocidura Norcondamica

◆It is almost the size of the house mouse. 

◆It lives in the forest floor and feed on insects. 

◆It was found in Norcondam Island.

◆It belongs to Shrews family.Shrews are not rodents.

●Norcondam Island-

It is a small volcanic island located in the northern Andaman sea.

The Narcondam hornbill is endemic to the island and is endangered.

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