The cranium is like that of an otter, however the tooth are like these of a badger, the researchers stated. Thus, they named it Siamogale melilutra. The species identify honors each animals; in Latin, "meles" means badger, and "lutra" interprets to otter, Wang stated.
This is not particularly stunning, as the trendy otter is within the household Mustelidae, which incorporates weasels, badgers, ferrets and martens.
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