A new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail, dubbed Otavalo’s Andean mouse, has been discovered near a dormant volcano in Ecuador. Named in honor of the local Otavalo culture, the mouse possesses distinctively soft fur and a tail longer than its body. This discovery underscores the rich biodiversity of the Andean region.A new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail, dubbed Otavalo’s Andean mouse, has been discovered near a dormant volcano in Ecuador. Named in honor of the local Otavalo culture, the mouse possesses distinctively soft fur and a tail longer than its body. This discovery underscores the rich biodiversity of the Andean region.