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Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 12:27 am
Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell apart nearly indistinguishable species with remarkable accuracy. Tested on two types of sengi, the system correctly identified them up to 96% of the time. It offers a simple, ethical way to monitor ecosystems before they quietly unravel.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 075328.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 075328.htm