A new monkey, a self-cloning skink, five carnivorous plants, and a unique leaf warbler are among the 208 species newly described by science in the Greater Mekong region that includes Vietnam in 2010 and highlighted in a new WWF report.Global conservation group WWF announced the report Monday, saying the newly described species include a “psychedelic gecko” in southern Vietnam.
The Hanoitimes - A new monkey, a self-cloning skink, five carnivorous plants, and a unique leaf warbler are among the 208 species newly described by science in the Greater Mekong region that includes
Global conservation group WWF announced the report Monday, saying the newly described species include a “psychedelic gecko” in southern
A total of 145 plants, 28 reptiles, 25 fish, 7 amphibians, 2 mammals, and 1 bird were all discovered within the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia that spans
“This report is an affirmation of what we know – that the Greater Mekong offers unparalleled diversity in nature – and what must be done,” Rebecca Ng of WWF’s Greater Mekong Program said in a message the US-based organization.
The region is home to some of the world’s most endangered species, including tigers, Asian elephants, Mekong dolphins and
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