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Bolivia | Scientists call for protection of valley after expedition finds many new species there

An expedition into the cloud forests of the Bolivian Andes has uncovered 20 species new to science, including a frog that may be the smallest in the Andes, a new venomous pit viper, four butterflies, and four orchid species.


Along with the newly described species, the research team also “rediscovered” four species believed to be extinct, including the devil-eyed frog (Oreobates zongoensis), not observed on record for 20 years, and a satyr butterfly (Euptychoides fida), not recorded for 98 years.


https://news.mongabay.com/2020/12/photos-tiny-frog-venomous-viper-among-20-new-species-described-in-bolivia/

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