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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 ...
6 endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the world's largest and rarest freshwater fish — spotted in Cambodia
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and ...
27 new, exciting, and blobby species discovered in the Peruvian rainforest
A rainfrog, an amphibious mouse, and a “blob-headed” fish are only some of the 27 new species discovered deep Peru’s Amazon ...
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 ...
The Prowers Journal4d
Rare “one of a kind” fish nearly wiped out by Colorado wildfire is making a comeback
A CPW aquatic biologist displays a Hayden Creek cutthroat trout in a net during a July 20, 2016, rescue of fish during the ...
Rare species found 'thriving' in streams after rescue from wildfires
Years after a wildfire threatened to wipe out a rare, genetically unique species in a tiny Colorado creek, it was found ...
Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and ...
From jaguars to bats, these rare Arizona animals are in danger of extinction
Arizona is home to unique and rare creatures including jaguars, ocelots and condors. However, 48 species are endangered or ...
‘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 ...
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Rare coral added to endangered species list
Florida’s very rare pillar coral is being added to the endangered species list. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced ...