Its “diamond-shaped” eyes scanned the surrounding landscape — but it wasn’t the only one looking around. Visiting scientists noticed the patterned animal and discovered a new species.

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They can be found in pre-existing animal burrows during the winter months ... It has a light-colored body with diamond-shaped spots along its back. The diamond pattern is outlined in white ...