New Species found in Indonesia

[jennyswan]

In this undated photo released by Conservation International, a golden-mantled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus pulcherrimus) is seen after being discovered on Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition to the FoyaMountains in Indonesia's easternmost Papua province in December 2005. Scientists discovered a 'Lost World' in an isolated Indonesian jungle, identifying dozens of new species of frogs, butterflies and plants _ as well as largeya Mountains in mammals hunted to near extinction elsewhere, members of the expedition said Tuesday, Feb. 7 2006. This was first record of the species in Indonesia and the second known site on earth where it is known to exist. (AP Photo/Conservation International, Bruce Beehler, HO)

Isn't he cute? :-4

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[CARLA]

I read about this yestarday, what an amazing find so many new species of plant and animal life. Several thought to be gone for good have been found in this forest..:-6 Some of the birds they found are amazing..