Scientists have discovered a new genus of monk seal, according to a new study—the first in the modern seal family in more than 140 years. The new branch of the family tree, Neomonachus, means that species of living monk seals are more distantly related than previously thought—and that the stakes for saving the rare creatures are even higher. (On a related note: Click here follow the progress of our new Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital... scheduled to open this summer! bit.ly/1j58KiQ)
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 16:30:01 +0000
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