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ry commented on the word olinguito
A small (~2 lb.) mammal, Bassaricyon neblina. Member of the raccoon family, native to Colombia and Ecuador, recently classified by scientists at the Smithsonian Institution. Named probably in relation to the olingo. Super cute.
Smithsonian article
August 15, 2013
mollusque commented on the word olinguito
Researchers announced Thursday 15 August 2013 a rare discovery of a new species of mammal, the olinguito. The reddish-brown animal is about 14 inches long with an equally long tail and weighs about two pounds.
--Seth Borenstein, Associated Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, 16 August 2013, p. A4
August 16, 2013
ruzuzu commented on the word olinguito
Ry, mollusque. Mollusque, ry.
August 16, 2013
ry commented on the word olinguito
united in adoration of this ecstatic conjunction of zoology, English, and cuteness.
August 16, 2013