Thursday 5 June 2014

'Extinct' bat found in Papua New Guinea

FLORA AND FAUNA
'Extinct' bat found in Papua New Guinea
Sydney (AFP) June 04, 2014 - A big-eared bat which was thought to be extinct has been found in a forest in Papua New Guinea, highlighting the unique biodiversity of the developing nation, researchers said Wednesday. Until the find the bat, or Pharotis imogene, had not been seen in 120 years. "The species was presumed extinct," University of Queensland researcher Luke Leung said. Two University of Queensland stud ... more


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