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Students Capture Elusive Mount Lyell Shrew, Boost Conservation Efforts

1/26/2025

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In a groundbreaking moment for wildlife conservation, three UC Berkeley students in California's Sierra Nevada have successfully captured and photographed the elusive Mount Lyell shrew, a mammal never before seen alive. By setting 150 traps, they recorded five shrews, shedding light on the hidden diversity of these creatures and emphasizing the urgent need for further research.

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In a groundbreaking moment for wildlife conservation, three UC Berkeley students in California's Sierra Nevada have successfully captured and photographed the elusive Mount Lyell shrew, a mammal never before seen alive. By setting 150 traps, they recorded five shrews, shedding light on the hidden diversity of these creatures and emphasizing the urgent need for further research.