Scientists have discovered a new species of shrew living on a single mountain in the Philippines - and it remains a mystery how it got there.
The Palawan moss shrew is one of three species unique to Mount Mantalingahan on Palawan Island.
It was first spotted in 2007 by the late Danilo 'Danny' Balete. Unlike other shrews, its tail is covered in dense fur rather than visible scales.
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