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Breaking News from Ecuador - Discovering New Species!
Jun 16, 2009

June 16th 2009

"Breaking News from Ecuador - Discovering New Species!"

Conservation International
Poison Arrow Frog © CI/Jessica Deichmann

Dear Robert & Melinda,

CI is announcing the discovery of a dozen species believed to be new to science following a Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition to Ecuador.

Our team of scientists revealed four amphibians, a reptile, and seven insects, including a remarkably ugly bug-eyed salamander and a tiny but beautiful poison arrow frog.

*Check out our photo gallery and come face to face with these unique species :

>Photo Gallery - New Species in Ecuador:

http://www.conservation.org/fmg/pages/galleryplayer.aspx?galleryid=X86

The Upper Nangaritza River Basin, where the RAP took place, is geologically isolated from other parts of the Andes, helping to stimulate the evolution of species which are found nowhere else. CI is hoping that the discoveries will encourage the government of Ecuador to strengthen protection of the area.

The impact of this discovery

How does finding potentially new species affect humans? Each species plays a critical role in a thriving ecosystem that must be preserved for the survival of people as well as animals.

*Visit our Nangaritza Expedition pages to see maps, watch videos, and get the full story on the RAP results :

>Expedition Page :

http://www.conservation.org/explore/south_america/ecuador/nangaritza/Pages/nangaritza.aspx

© 2009 Conservation International  |  Conservation International's mission is to conserve the Earth's living heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature. Please visit :

http://www.conservation.org/

Poison Arrow Frog © CI/Jessica Deichmann

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paul r. (47) 		Wednesday June 17, 2009, 3:19 am
Thanks for this fantastic news - Amazing to find new life...

Brigid C. (38) 		Wednesday June 17, 2009, 2:14 pm
This is exciting news We hear so much of species that are terribly threatened.. let's hope this life thrives

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