A little-known mammal related to an elephant but as small as a mouse has been rediscovered in Africa after 50 years of obscurity.
The Somali Sengi is most closely related to elephants, aardvarks and manatees.
The last scientific record of the “lost species” of elephant shrew was in the 1970s, despite local sightings.
Not so much as a whisker. But tempted by some peanut butter and Marmite, it emerged.
It uses its elongated nose to suck up ants, but scientists found it has a weakness for other delicacies too.
• Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj
• Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news
Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/
Follow ITV News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/itvnews
Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/