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science1 hour ago•6 min saved

Ancient Marsupials Reemerge in New Guinea After 6,000 Years

Researchers have rediscovered two marsupial species—the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider—in New Guinea, after about 6,000 years of presumed extinction. Documented in studies led by Tim Flannery, the finds label them Lazarus taxa and underscore New Guinea’s role as a haven for ancient biodiversity. The work also spotlights urgent conservation needs amid deforestation and wildlife trade, with Indigenous communities aiding in locating and identifying these species.

via Indian Defence Review|

#conservation #lazarus-taxa #marsupials

science3 hours ago•3 min saved

Millennia-Old Marsupial Rediscovered in New Guinea; Researchers Uncover New Glider Genus Tous

Researchers in Australia and Papua New Guinea report the pygmy long-fingered possum (Dactylonax kambuayai) alive after about 6,000 years on New Guinea’s Vogelkop Peninsula, and describe a previously unknown marsupial-glider genus Tous (including Tous ayamaruensis). The findings, linked to Lazarus taxa, rely on rare living specimens and fossil records, and highlight conservation concerns as rainforest habitat faces logging threats.

via Gizmodo|

#lazarus-taxa #new-guinea #pygmy-long-fingered-possum

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Biden's Emotional Remarks on WWII Loss and Trump's Controversial Comments"

President Joe Biden recounted the story of his uncle's death during World War II, suggesting that his remains were unable to be recovered due to the presence of cannibals in New Guinea, a claim that differs from the official account by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting agency. While there is documented cannibalism in the region, the agency's report states that three crew members were lost in the crash and an aerial search found no trace of the missing aircraft or crew members. Biden's claim about the recovery of his uncle's remains appears to be true, as his uncle is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. The White House did not provide additional details regarding Biden's claim about cannibals preventing the recovery of his uncle's remains.

via CNN|

#cannibalism #joe-biden #military

paleontology1 year ago•6 min saved

"Unearthing Extinct Giants: New Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea's Fossil Kangaroos"

Paleontologists from Flinders University have identified three new species of giant fossil kangaroos from Australia and New Guinea, shedding light on the diversity of these extinct creatures. The research, based on the analysis of multiple complete fossil kangaroo skeletons, revealed that the extinct genus Protemnodon was more varied in shape, range, and hopping method than previously thought. The study describes the unique characteristics and habitats of these giant kangaroos, providing valuable insights into their adaptations and movements in different environments.

via Phys.org|

#australia #flinders-university #fossil-kangaroos

natural-disaster2 years ago•1 min saved

Earthquakes shake Papua New Guinea and Hawaii regions.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

via Reuters.com|

#earthquake #emsc #magnitude-72