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April 28, 2016

Scientists in Bolivia announce 7 new species.

Photo Credit: ©Mileniusz Spanowicz/WCS

The Identidad Madidi expedition in Bolivia continues to wow us with its discoveries from the world's most biodiverse protected area.

The latest is the announcement of seven (yes, seven) new species. This includes three frogs (two from the same genus—Phsychrophrynella), one lizard (above), and three catfish.

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