New carnivore discovered in Madagascar

Durrell's vontsira

Durrell's vontsira (Salanoia durrelli) was found by chance when researchers who were 


studying other wildlife on a remote island in Madagascar spotted something strange 


swimming by. 


They captured two of the creatures 


(the male unfortunately dying in the trap and being sent off for further research)


 declared it a new mongoose-like species Durrell's vontsira.