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Mongabay
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After 20 years of research, scientists have formally described Mus dumbara, a new spiny mouse species endemic to Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Mountain Range.
First lured by burnt coconut in 2004, the elusive rodent highlights the island's overlooked small-mammal biodiversity.
Story by Malaka Rodrigo.
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2026-09-17T00:10:05.883Z