Learn More About 211 Just-Discovered Species In The Himalayas​
by N/A, 9 years ago |
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The Himalaya mountains are filled with undiscovered plant and animal life.Â
According to the WWF, 211 new species have been discovered in the Himalaya mountains.
These mountains are known as one of the most biologically rich areas on Earth. The area also provides water for about 1 billion people.
Animals of all species were discovered, despite the fact that the area is under massive threats.
Only 25% of the area remains intact due to climate change, illegal logging, mining, construction, and gas and oil projects.
Thirty nine invertebrates, 133 new species of plants, 10 amphibians, 26 species of fish, one reptile, one bird and one mammal have been discovered in the area between 2009 and 2014.
The Burmese snub-nosed monkey is one of the recent discoveries.
It was discovered with the help of people in Myanmar. Â The snub-nosed monkey is subject to sneezing fits because rain gets in its nasal passages.Â
The dwarf snakehead fish is one of the most interesting finds in the mountains.
The dwarf snakehead fish has gills, but needs to come up from the water to breathe. It actually can't survive without oxygen.
Researchers were amazed by the blue-eyed frog's piercing eyes.
Its scientific name is the Leptobrachium bompu. It's vertical pupils are similar to those of a cat.Â
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