More than 50 new species discovered
Scientists exploring the jungles of Papua New Guinea have discovered more than 50 previously unknown animal species.The researchers from Conservation International spent a month exploring the central mountains and jungles of the country north of Australia.
More than 600 species were documented but the team were amazed to discover a range of animals which were new to science.
These included a frog (above) which makes a ringing noise rather than a croak and jumping spiders (below) which can leap 15cm using blood pressure n their legs.
I'm all for finding more cute animals like those frogs, but seriously did the world need any more spiders?
"These forests are essential to their traditional lifestyles,” said CI scientist Steve Richards, who led the expedition."The vast Kaijende Uplands and nearby valleys represent one of Papua New Guinea’s largest undeveloped highlands wilderness areas, and all of it is under the tenure of local clan landowners."
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