Tag Archives for rediscovery

Papua New Guinea: New Guinea Big-Eared Bat Rediscovered


The link below is to an article that looks at the rediscovery of the New Guinea Big-Eared Bat.

For more visit:
http://theconversation.com/lost-bat-species-rediscovered-after-120-years-in-the-wilderness-26062

Australia: Queensland – Night Parrot Found Again


The link below is to an article reporting on the rediscovery of the Night Parrot in western Queensland, Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/night-parrot-seen-alive-again-after-30-years.htm

Israel: Hula Painted Frog Rediscovered


The link below is to an article reporting on the rediscovery of the Hula Painted Frog in Israel.

For more visit:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/06/130604-hula-painted-frog-extinct-species-amphibians/

Philippines: Two New Frog Species Discovered


The following link is to an article on the Philippine island of Leyte, where two new species of frogs have been discovered. The article also reports on the rediscovery of the Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat on the island of Dinagat.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0419-hance_newfrogs_leyte.html

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Burundi: Bururi Long-Fingered Frog


The link below is to an article reporting on the rediscovery of the Bururi Long-Fingered Frog (Cardioglossa cyaneospila) in Burundi. It was found for the first time in 60 years within the Bururi Forest Reserve.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0327-hance_longfingeredfrog.html

Wildlife: Lord Howe Stick Insect Still Exists


The link below is to an article reporting on the rediscovery of the Lord Howe Stick Insect (Dryococelus australis) on Ball’s Pyramid, to the south-east of Lord Howe Island. They are also known as Tree Lobsters.

For more visit:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2012/02/24/147367644/six-legged-giant-finds-secret-hideaway-hides-for-80-years