“Unveiling Nature’s Secret: Watch the Rare Shrew Species Captured on Camera for the Very First Time!”
Vishal Subramanyan, Prakrit Jain, Harper ForbesThe team of scientists hope that their study of the Mount Lyell shrew can raise awareness about it — and the threats it faces.
The expedition was not only an exciting success but an important scientific endeavor. This is more true than ever today, as the Mount Lyell shrew’s habitat is increasingly under threat. According to a press release from UC Berkeley, it is listed as a “mammal species of special concern” (though not endangered) because of dangers it faces from climate change. Scientists predict that the shrew will lose 89 percent of its habitat by the 2080s, and Subramanyan, Jain, and Forbes hope that their project can help bring attention to the problems faced by the Mount Lyell shrew.
“We hope people learn more about the Mount Lyell shrew and the threats it faces, and we hope it inspires people to research and learn more about this animal,” Subramanyan remarked to All That’s Interesting. “More broadly, we hope this effort inspires people to pay more attention to often overlooked species like shrews.”
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