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Secrets of a mystery mammal from Patagonia revealed at last

Secrets of a mystery mammal from Patagonia revealed at last
Phys.org Tuesday 18 August 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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Eight years of painstaking research on the virtually unknown Wolffsohn's viscacha have helped to shine the spotlight on this super-rare South American rodent and catalyze the conservation action it so urgently needs.

Eight years of painstaking research on the virtually unknown Wolffsohn's viscacha have helped to shine the spotlight on this super-rare South American rodent and catalyze the conservation action it so urgently needs.
Patagonia (LOCATION) Wolffsohn (PERSON) South American (ORG)
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