Peru Expedition Discovers 27 New Species, Including Amphibious Mouse

Scientific expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region leads to discovery of 27 new species, including amphibious mouse and blob-headed fish.

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Research team documents over 2,000 species during 38-day expedition in northwestern Peru, where 280,000 people coexist with rich biodiversity.

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Four new mammals discovered: semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, short-tailed fruit bat, and 14-centimeter dwarf squirrel.

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Eight new fish species found, including armored catfish with mysterious blob-like head structure, plus three amphibians and ten butterfly species.

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Indigenous Awajún people collaborate with 13-scientist team, providing crucial traditional knowledge for species identification.

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Survey identifies 49 threatened species, including critically endangered Peruvian yellow-tailed woolly monkey and San Martin titi monkey.

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Conservation International plans ecological corridor connecting Alto Mayo Protected Forest with Cordillera Escalera Regional Conservation Area.

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Research leader Trond Larsen contracts multiple diseases during expeditions, including alpha gal syndrome making him allergic to red meat and dairy.

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100+ Australian Birds Adapt Physically to Climate Change

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