New species found in Papua 'Eden' (News article from the BBC)

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<u>New species found in Papua 'Eden'</u>

A team of scientists says it has found a "lost world" in an Indonesian jungle, home to dozens of new species.

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Note from John: Mentions new amphibian species, but focuses on non amphibians. Still, quite a fascinating read.
 
Thank you for the info!!! Great to see that there are still places where the wildlife surprises us...
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They spoke of this on NPR this afternoon too. It's uplifting to know humans haven't destroyed everything.
 
I watched it on CNN today. They had a photo of a new anuran.
 
I was watching the news when they spoke about the newly discovered area. My heart leapt when I watched the news segment. Then again the common worries crop up like ( I hope they do not turn this into a tourist attraction). They stated that the animals did not run as they have not met man before. I hope they do all they can to conserve this piece of paradise.
 
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