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First Live Images of Rare Mount Lyell Shrew Captured!

1/28/2025

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In October, wildlife photographer Vishal Subramanyan and a team of student scientists achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing the first live images of the elusive Mount Lyell shrew in California's Sierra Nevada. By setting over 100 traps, they not only observed the shrews' behavior but also underscored their plight against climate change, igniting a call for urgent conservation efforts.

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In October, wildlife photographer Vishal Subramanyan and a team of student scientists achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing the first live images of the elusive Mount Lyell shrew in California's Sierra Nevada. By setting over 100 traps, they not only observed the shrews' behavior but also underscored their plight against climate change, igniting a call for urgent conservation efforts.