New Species Found in Peru: Swimming Mouse and Tiny Squirrel
⏺Conservation International's team in Peru’s Alto Mayo region discovered 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a tiny 14cm dwarf squirrel.
⏺The research, supported by Indigenous Awajún groups, also revealed new fish, amphibians, and butterflies. These findings highlight the region's ecological richness and the importance of Indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts.
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⏺Conservation International's team in Peru’s Alto Mayo region discovered 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a tiny 14cm dwarf squirrel.
⏺The research, supported by Indigenous Awajún groups, also revealed new fish, amphibians, and butterflies. These findings highlight the region's ecological richness and the importance of Indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts.
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