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.