The expedition led by Dr. Trond Larsen discovered 27 new species in Peru's Alto Mayo region, revealing surprisingly high biodiversity despite significant environmental pressures.
I was very surprised to find such high overall species richness, including many new, rare and threatened species, many of which may be found nowhere else.
We only found this amphibious mouse in a single unique patch of swamp forest that's threatened by encroaching agriculture, and it may not live anywhere else.
The new discoveries include an arboreal salamander and four mammals, showcasing the richness of species despite high human population density and environmental degradation.
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