‘Bizarre’ blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in Peru

An aquatic mouse and an ugly blob-headed fish are among new species discovered in the Amazon

An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and an unsightly blob-headed fish are among the more than two dozen new species scientists discovered in a remote region of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

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A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

A 38-day expedition in the remote Alto Mayo region, where development threatens wild habitats, turned up one previously unknown animal after another.

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2 Endangered Whales Found Entangled in Fishing Gear, With 1 Likely to Die

The North Atlantic right whales, which were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, are one of the most endangered large whale species.

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Blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in ‘thrilling’ Peru expedition

Scientists surprised to find so many animals unknown to science in Alto Mayo, a well-populated region. . Researchers in the Alto Mayo region of north-west Peru have discovered 27 species that are ...

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Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico

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Two bodies found in debris from fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska

Based on evidence on site, authorities believe individuals were two of five people aboard Wind Walker in rough seas. Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly ...

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Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive

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Bronze snakes and perfectly intact eggs among treasures found at ancient Italian thermal spa

Trove had been preserved by warm waters and mud at the Tuscan springs near Siena. Bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns, jewellery, thousands of coins and perfectly intact eggs are among the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

‘Bizarre’ blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in Peru

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An aquatic mouse and an ugly blob-headed fish are among new species discovered in the Amazon

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