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More than 120 Years After Its Disappearance, This Rare Species Has Resurfaced in South America
A rare amphibian once thought to be extinct has resurfaced in Chile, marking a remarkable scientific breakthrough. Alsodes ...
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New sign greets visitors into Philippi
In a press release sent by the Philippi CVB, the Blue & Gray Park at the entrance on the Route 119 side of the covered bridge ...
Hikers follow map of 1893 expedition — and rediscover a creature not seen since then
The rediscovery of “one of the rarest and most elusive amphibians” in Chile is quite a tale. Philibert Germain, a scientist studying insects, visited a large estate in southern Chile in December 1893.
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Back from the brink: The remarkable rediscovery of Alsodes vittatus, Chile’s long-lost frog
For 130 years, a small Chilean frog vanished from scientific view. Biologists searched. Nature enthusiasts kept their eyes open. But Alsodes vittatus remained stubbornly invisible.
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Extortion has no place in schools, says WCED after Philippi school incident
Police visibility has been increased at the Zanemfundo Primary School in Philippi, following reports that staff members were ...