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From Brink to Revival: The Iberian Lynx’s Remarkable Comeback
Twenty years ago, the sight of this male Iberian lynx roaming freely would have been a rare event. Back then, fewer than 100 lynxes survived across the Iberian Peninsula, split between two isolated enclaves in Spain. Today, more than 2,000 Iberian lynxes are scattered across Spain and Portugal. It’s a drastic turnaround. “The Iberian lynx…
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New discoveries in Peru’s Jungle: The Amphibious Mouse and more
In Peru’s Alto Mayo region, deep within a rainforest shaped by time and tangled flora, researchers have encountered a creature that blurs the line between land and water. This amphibious mouse, equipped with webbed feet and a penchant for aquatic insects, is one of 27 newly identified species in this corner of the Amazon. Its…