Question

A newly recognized species called an olinguito was first announced to the public in 2013. The olinguito is found in high Andean forests, has reddish-orange fur, and is active mostly at night. Females give birth to one baby at a time. Olinguito young are born as full-size embryos. The new species appears to be the smallest member of the raccoon family. This newly recognized species is a(n:________. a. eutherian.b. primate.c. marsupial.d. monotreme.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. eutherian

Explanation:

Eutherian are a group of extant mammals that bear their young alive, and most especially nurture their young one during pregnancy as they possess placenta, which serves as a structure for the passage of nutrients from the mother to the young one in the uterus. Eutherians give birth to their young when they are fully developed.

The description given in the question about this newly recognized species known as olinguito, is most likely to be considered a eutherian. Raccoons are also eutherians, apparently the new species should also be a eutherian.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Primate

Explanation:

Its most likely for it to be a primate as it's a specie between the house cat and a teddy bear and its also a mammal.