Discover the elusive Sangay Shrew-opossum (Caenolestes sangay), a rare marsupial endemic to Ecuador's Andean montane forests. This small, nocturnal creature plays a vital ecological role as both predator and prey, while its unique adaptations and striking shrew-like features capture the intrigue of researchers and conservationists. Learn about the challenges it faces due to habitat loss and the efforts being made to preserve this fascinating species.