People and Planet
Ten new amphibian species discovered in Colombia
Feb 02 -- Scientists today announced the discovery of 10 amphibians believed to be new to science, including a spiky-skinned, orange-legged rain frog, three poison frogs and three glass frogs, so called because their transparent skin can reveal internal organs.
2 de febrero de 2009
Encuentra aquí lo último en Semana
The species were discovered during a recent Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition in Colombia’s mountainous Tacarcuna area of the Darien, near the border with Panama. The expedition was led by herpetologists from Conservation International (CI) in Colombia and ornithologists from the Ecotrópico Foundation, with the support of the local Emberá community of Eyakera.
To continue reading, click here.
Descarga la app de Semana noticias disponible en:
