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Scientists Identify Giant New Species From an Instagram Selfie
Original: Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background Sometimes, scientific disco
Researchers have identified a previously unknown giant species after spotting it in the background of a holiday selfie shared on Instagram. The case highlights how casual social media photos, often geotagged and time-stamped, are becoming an unexpected tool for scientists documenting biodiversity in remote or little-surveyed regions.
Why now: The unusual origin story of a major scientific discovery emerging from an ordinary tourist photo is capturing wide attention.
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- Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background Sometimes, scientific discoveries can come from the most unexpected sources. https:// gizmodo.com/someone-posted-an-… · techwire@gamefan.net · 4
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