New Carnivore found in Madagascar

A photo issued by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust of Durrell's vontsira (Salanoia durrelli), a new species of carnivore which has been discovered in Madagascar.

The cat-sized, speckled brown mammal belongs to a family of mongoose-like animals found only on the island nation and is probably one of the most threatened carnivores in the world, researchers said

Picture: Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust/PA