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‘Bizarre’ blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in Peru
Researchers on an expedition in Peru have discovered 27 animal species new to science – among them a “blob-headed fish” and a type of semi-aquatic mouse.
Expedition Discovers 27 New Species in Peru, From an ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Amphibious Mouse to a Blob-Headed Fish
The hidden creatures were found in a densely populated region known for its successful—and controversial—conservation tactics
Peru Expedition Uncovers 27 New Species, Including Rare Swimming Mouse
Scientists conducting a Conservation International survey of Peru's Alto Mayo landscape were surprised to discovery such biodiversity in a densely settled area.
Swimming mouse among 27 new species discovered in Peru
An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a blob-headed fish are among 27 new species scientists have discovered in Peru. They were found in an expedition to Alto Mayo - which includes the Amazon rainforest - by scientists from the non-profit organisation Conservation International and members of local indigenous groups.
27 new, exciting, and blobby species discovered in the Peruvian rainforest
Of the 2,046 total species recorded, at least 34 of them appear to live only in the Alto Mayo. To document so many species, the scientists complemented their traditional survey methods with camera traps,
Peruvian Amazon reveals 27 new species, including web-footed mice
Scientists from Conservation International in the Peruvian Amazon have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including "amphibious mice" with webbed feet and fish with unusual heads. During an expedition in the Peruvian Amazon in 2022,
New species unveiled in Amazon: 'Amphibious mice' and more
Scientists from Conservation International in the Peruvian Amazon have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including "amphibious mice" with webbed feet and fish with unusual heads. Conservation International scientists discovered 27 new species during an expedition to the Peruvian Amazon in 2022.
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December in Peru means surf and ceviche
In the southern hemisphere, Christmas isn’t cold and cozy. It signals the start of summer. In Lima, Peru, it is the perfect season to go surfing and grab a bite of the country’s national dish: ceviche ...
'Alien mummies' case takes new twist as more bodies found in Peru
Paloma and Antonio are the latest two 'alien mummies' that have now been found in the Nazca desert, in Peru, with a scientist ...