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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Egg-Laying Mammal Rediscovered After 60-Year Absence

Researchers on an expedition in Indonesia captured rare video footage of the critically endangered Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, a species that hasn't been seen in over 60 years. The team faced challenges such as malaria and earthquakes during their nine-week journey through the Indonesian mountain range, which is the only known habitat for the rare echidna. The discovery of the echidna, along with new insect and amphibian species, highlights the importance of conservation efforts in the region.

via Fox News|

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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

Rare Mammal Rediscovered: Photo Captures Long-Lost Species After Decades

Scientists from Oxford University have rediscovered the long-lost Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a mammal not seen in over 60 years, during a four-week expedition in Indonesia's remote Cyclops Mountains. The creature, named after biologist David Attenborough, was captured on a trail camera on the last day of the expedition, bringing a sense of euphoria and relief to the team. The species had only been scientifically recorded once before in 1961 by a Dutch botanist.

via NewsNation Now|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rediscovered: Long-Lost Echidna Named After Attenborough Found in Indonesia"

A team led by Oxford University scientists has captured the first-ever photographic evidence of Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a mammal that was thought to be extinct since 1961. The team spent four weeks in the Cyclops Mountains in Indonesia, setting up trail cameras, and finally captured images of the elusive creature on the last day of the expedition. The discovery also led to the identification of several new species, including a tree-dwelling shrimp and two frog species.

via USA TODAY|

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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Indonesian Mammal Rediscovered After 60 Years

Scientists have rediscovered the Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a mammal with the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater, and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains after more than 60 years. The species was photographed for the first time since 1961 by a trail camera during a four-week expedition led by Oxford University scientists. The echidna, a member of the monotremes group, is known for being shy and difficult to find. The discovery brings excitement and relief to the team, who faced challenges such as earthquakes and malaria during their expedition.

via The Guardian|

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