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Himalayas species discovery includes sneezing monkey and a suicidal snake

The unusual upturned nostrils of the snub-nosed monkey Rhinopithecus strykeri, which was found in north east Myanmar, apparently fill with water when it rains, causing it to sneeze. ......

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Sneezing Monkey Among 200 New Species Discovered in Himalayas

A snub-nosed monkey that sneezes when it rains, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are among more than 200 new species discovered in the fragile eastern Himalayas, according to a new report by WWF....

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Only 25 pc of original habitats have survived in East Himalayas: WWF

NEW DELHI : Only 25 per cent of the original habitats in the eastern Himalayas remain intact and hundreds of species in the region face threat to their existence from unbridled developmental activities...

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Over 200 new species found in eastern Himalayas: WWF report

The findings show the region is one of the most biologically diverse Kathmandu, October 6 A biological treasure trove of over 200 new species was discovered in the eastern Himalayas between 2009 and...

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Hundreds of New Species Found in Eastern Himalayas

in the Eastern Himalayas says researchers in the area have discovered more than 200 new species, including "walking" fish and a “sneezing monkey" in the last 6 years. The findings, made in Nepal,...

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From 'Dracula' fish to snub-nosed monkeys: New species found in Himalayas

(CNN)Most people hate rainy weather. It can put a damper on plans and keep you cooped up indoors. But spare a thought for the Burmese snub-nosed monkey. The furry fellow often spends rainy days with...

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Hundreds of new species discovered in the fragile Eastern Himalayan region...

(Source: WWF-Australia) 0 New Posted on 05 October 2015 Thimphu, Bhutan - A sneezing monkey, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are just some of a biological treasure trove of over 200 new species...

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Sneezing monkeys, walking fish and 200 other new(ish) species

Hundreds of new species have been discovered in the eastern Himalayas in recent years, including the tissue-wielding Myanmar snub-nosed monkey...

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Over 200 new species found in Himalayas

NEW DELHI: A monkey that sneezes when it rains and a “walking” fish are among more than 200 species discovered in the ecologically fragile eastern Himalayas in recent years, according to conservation...

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Sneezing Monkeys & 'Walking' Fish: Fascinating New Species Discovered

A monkey that sneezes whenever it rains, a fish that can survive out of water for four days and a venomous pit viper that is as lovely to look at as a piece of jewelry: These are just a few of the...

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209 New Species Discovered In The Himalayas

Over 200 new species have been found in the Eastern Himalayas in recent years, including a noseless sneezing monkey and a fanged "dracula fish." The shows that they have found 133 new species of...

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Himalayan find: 199 new species and a 'sneezing' monkey

THIMPU: A snub-nosed mon key that sneezes when it ra ins, a walking fish and a jewel like snake are among more than 200 new species discove red in the fragile eastern Hi malayas, according to a new...

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Sneezing monkey, 'walking' fish found in Himalayas: WWF

NEW DELHI: A monkey that sneezes when it rains and a "walking" fish are among more than 200 species discovered in the fragile eastern Himalayas in recent years, according to conservation group WWF. WWF...

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Hundreds Of New Species Have Been Found In The Himalayas In The Last 5 Years

A blue-eyed frog. A snake with jewel-like skin. A cute little monkey that just can't seem to stop sneezing. What sound like fantasy creatures are actually...

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Scientists discovered 200 new species in the Himalayas—and we’re slowly...

A “walking” fish, a new kind of banana, and a monkey that sneezes whenever rainwater gets in its upturned nose are among the hundreds of stunning new species...

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Hundreds of new species discovered in the fragile Eastern Himalayan region...

(Source: WWF - World Wildlife Fund) 0 New Posted on 05 October 2015 Thimphu, Bhutan - A sneezing monkey, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are just some of a biological treasure trove of over 200...

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Sneezing monkey and 'walking' fish among new species found in Eastern Himalayas

A monkey which sneezes in the rain and a "walking" fish are among more than 200 new species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in recent years. A report on wildlife in Nepal, Bhutan, the far north of...

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The 10 Strangest Animal Discoveries of 2015

Every year, scientists wade into jungles, deserts and museum collections to examine animals and, if they're lucky, discover a new species. For instance, in 2015 researchers identified a ruby-red sea...

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The 10 strangest animal discoveries of 2015 will weird you out

Every year, scientists wade into jungles, deserts and museum collections to examine animals and, if they're lucky, discover a new species. For instance, in 2015 researchers identified a ruby-red sea...

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The challenges of protecting the unique, biodiverse and vulnerable ecosystems...

Writes: Saikat Kumar Basu Darjeeling Himalayas represents an ecologically and ethnically rich region of Eastern India. Geologically, geographically and biologically the region along with adjoining...

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New population of rare Myanmar snub-nosed monkey discovered in China

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a new population of the rare Myanmar snub-nosed monkey in China. The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri) first came to attention when local...

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Are new species found in South-East Asia at risk?

A rainbow-headed snake resembling David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from the movie Star Trek. These are three of the 163 new species...

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Scientists Discover 163 New Species in Greater Mekong Region: WWF Report (WWF...

(Source: WWF - World Wildlife Fund USA) Bangkok, December 19, 2016 - A rainbow-headed snake resembling David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust character, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon...

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163 new species discovered in Greater Mekong

Bangkok, Dec 19 (IANS) A rainbow-headed snake and a lizard with dragon-like horns are two of the 163 new species discovered in 2015 in Southeast Asia's Mekong region, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said...

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Take a walk with nature in these rainforests

Treasure troves of rich biodiversity and breathtakingly beautiful natural panoramas, rainforests remind us at every step how spectacular planet earth really is. An ecotourist's paradise, these lush...

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FWC announces Jan. 20 deadline for comment on plan conserving 57 imperiled...

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) News Release Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)...

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Unusually Long Pubic Hair And Sparklemuffin Spiders: Ten New Species...

Despite the staggering fact that almost 99 percent of all species that ever existed on Earth are estimated to be extinct, there are still a lot plants and animals left for scientists to discover. This...

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FWC approves historic plan to conserve imperiled species (Florida Fish and...

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) News Release Thursday, November 17, 2016 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291; Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 Photos available on the FWC's...

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Plan for conserving 60 Florida species ready for input (Florida Fish and...

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Plan for conserving 60 Florida species ready for input News Release Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291; Lisa...

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Proclamation -- Establishment of the Bears Ears National Monument (President...

(Source: President of the United States) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Rising from the center of the...

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139 bizarre and beautiful new species discovered in Greater Mekong region...

(Source: WWF-Australia) 139 bizarre and beautiful new species discovered in Greater Mekong region Posted on 27 May 2015 A bat with nightmarish fangs, a stealthy wolf snake, a 'dementor' wasp and the...

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139 bizarre and beautiful new species discovered in Greater Mekong region...

(Source: WWF - World Wildlife Fund) 139 bizarre and beautiful new species discovered in Greater Mekong region Bangkok -A bat with nightmarish fangs, a stealthy wolf snake, a 'dementor' wasp and the...

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139 bizarre and beautiful new species discovered in Greater Mekong region...

(Source: WWF-UK) 27 May 2015 The 10,000th recorded reptile species, a stealthy wolf snake, a 'dementor' wasp and the world's second longest insect are among the 139 new species discovered by scientists...

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Every Episode of David Attenborough’s Life Series, Ranked

BBC / Anton_Ivanov / Rich Carey / Neirfy / Resul Muslu / Starcea Gheorghe Silviu / Georgia Evans / Tanawat Ariya / Shutterstock / Paul Spella / The Atlantic This Sunday, Sir David Attenborough,...

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Sneezing monkeys and walking fish among 200 new Himalayan species discovered

A snub-nosed monkey that sneezes when it rains, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are among more than 200 new species discovered in the...

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Sneezing monkey and walking fish among new species discovered in Himalayas

Species new to science found in the Eastern Himalayas over the past five years include 133 plants, 26 species of fish, 10 new amphibians – and one mammal...

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