New Species looks like a Teddy bear.

"Observed in the wild, tucked away in museum collections, and even exhibited in zoos around the world -- there is one mysterious creature that has been a victim of mistaken identity for more than 100 years." Says the article, New Species of Carnivore Looks Like a Cross Between a House Cat and a Teddy Bear. It is called the Olinguito, and is the first carnivore species to be discovered in 30 years. The new species looks like a cross between a house cat and a Teddy bear. This Olinguito is a species to come out Columbia and Ecuador. This discovery was a rare one in the 21st century.  The discovery did not happen overnight, but took a decade. The animal is usually about Two pounds. But there we still know so little.

1) How can this animal, the Olinguito, benefit from being discovered? 

2) How is this having such a big impact on the world and why?

3) Are people able to own this animal and is it harmless?

4) Is this animal a predator or prey?

Daily, S. (2013, August 15). New species of carnivore looks like a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130815143101.htm