“This Species Was Gone for 120 Years”: Stunning Rediscovery in South America Stuns Scientists and Ignites Conservation Hopes - Sustainability Times

Illustration of the rediscovery of the rare Alsodes vittatus frog in the Chilean Andes (AI-generated, unrealistic). Credit: Ideogram.

“This Species Was Gone for 120 Years”: Stunning Rediscovery in South America Stuns Scientists and Ignites Conservation Hopes

IN A NUTSHELL 🐸 Alsodes vittatus, a rare amphibian once thought extinct for over 120 years, has been rediscovered in the Chilean Andes. 🔍 The research team, led by Dr. Claudio Correa, utilized historical detective work, retracing the steps of past explorers to locate the species. 🧬 DNA analysis revealed surprising genetic links between Alsodes … Continue reading “This Species Was Gone for 120 Years”: Stunning Rediscovery in South America Stuns Scientists and Ignites Conservation Hopes