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Century-Old Mystery Solved as New Frog Species is Identified in South American Rainforests
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By studying museum specimens dating back to the 1800s, scientists have officially recognized a distinct new frog species, Pristimantis milpe, living in Ecuador and Colombia. This discovery, after more than a century of mistaken identity, highlights the incredible biodiversity still waiting to be understood and protected in our world's ecosystems.
By studying museum specimens dating back to the 1800s, scientists have officially recognized a distinct new frog species, Pristimantis milpe, living in Ecuador and Colombia. This discovery, after more than a century of mistaken identity, highlights the incredible biodiversity still waiting to be understood and protected in our world’s ecosystems.