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Hidden gems in the mist: Three new frog species uncovered in northern Peru
High in the cloud-wrapped peaks of the Cordillera de Huancabamba, where the Andes dip and twist into isolated ridges, a team of Peruvian scientists has brought three secretive frogs out of obscurity and into the scientific record. The study, led by herpetologist Germán Chávez and published in Evolutionary Systematics, describes Pristimantis chinguelas, P. nunezcortezi, and P. yonke—three new species discovered in the rugged, misty highlands of n…
Semi-acquatic rodent discovered in Machu Picchu area
A new semi-aquatic rodent, named Incanomys mayopuma, was discovered near Machu Picchu in Peru’s Cusco region at 2,800 meters above sea level. This small mammal, with gray fur, vestigial ears, and hind legs adapted for aquatic life, represents both a new genus and species.
A semi-aquatic rodent, of a species so far totally unknown, was discovered on the site of Machu Picchu, inca jewel and main attraction of Peru, announced Tuesday the service of the protected areas of the Andean country.
A Peruvian scientific team has just revealed the existence of an unprecedented semi-aquatic rodent, evolving in the preserved ecosystem of the famous Inca site. At the heart of the mysterious landscapes of the Machu Picchu, a major zoological discovery has just been formalized. A previously unknown mammal, named *Incanomys mayopuma*, has been identified in the streams and humid forests surrounding the Machu Picchu River, which is [...] Read more…
The "Incanomys mayopuma", which is characterized by its hind legs adapted to aquatic environments, lives in the mountain streams and forests of the Cusco region, PeruA semi-aquatic rodent of a species so far completely unknown was discovered on the site of Machu Picchu, inca jewel and main attraction of Peru, announced Tuesday the service of the protected areas of the Andean country.The new species, named Incanomys mayopuma, was recently discove…
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