The Late Cretaceous period was 100.5-66 million years ago during a time when the Earth was dominated by dinosaurs. Living ...

Scientists conducting a Conservation International survey of Peru's Alto Mayo landscape were surprised to discovery such ...

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Researchers on an expedition in Peru have discovered 27 animal species new to science – among them a “blob-headed fish” and a type of semi-aquatic mouse.

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A scientific expedition launched by Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program discovered 27 species new to ...

including some rare orchids and plants that are only found this region. Additionally, 48 species of both plants and animals observed in this expedition may also be new to science. Naming these ...