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Tiny possum and glider feared extinct found in West Papua
Original: Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6000 years found in remote West Papua
A tiny possum and a glider species believed to have been extinct for 6,000 years have been rediscovered in a remote region of West Papua, Indonesia. The find, reported by the BBC, is drawing attention from conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts, who are calling it a remarkable survival story for animals long thought lost.
Why now: Rediscovery of species believed extinct for thousands of years is rare and striking news for conservation and science audiences.
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- Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6000 years found in remote West Papua · bryanrasmussen · 251
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