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science18 days ago•8 min saved

Limestone caves in Cambodia reveal a treasure trove of new species

A Fauna & Flora-led survey across more than 60 caves in Battambang Province's karst landscape uncovered multiple previously unknown species, including several geckos (Gehyra, Dixonius noctivagus and Cyrtodactylus kampingpoiensis), a new pit viper, and other cave-dwelling creatures such as millipedes, a reticulated python, a brown tree frog and an ornate flying snake, underscoring Cambodia's karst ecosystems as a hotspot for biodiversity and undiscovered life.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity #cambodia #gecko

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Eight-Year Search Yields Three New Gecko Species

After eight years of research, three new gecko species have been discovered in Namibia's neighboring Angola, highlighting the region's rich and previously underexplored reptile diversity. The discoveries were supported by detailed morphological and genetic analyses, emphasizing the importance of museum specimens for future research and conservation efforts. These findings underscore Angola's emerging status as a hotspot for endemic rock-dwelling reptiles and the significance of integrated fieldwork and genetic tools in uncovering biodiversity.

via Earth.com|

#angola #biodiversity #dna-analysis

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Animals' 'Sixth Sense' Reveals New Insights into Sound Perception

Research reveals that tokay geckos use their inner ear saccule to detect ground-borne vibrations, suggesting an ancient vibration pathway linked to balance also contributes to hearing, which may reshape understanding of animal perception and evolution.

via Earth.com|

#animal-senses #evolutionary-biology #gecko

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Newly Discovered Species with Triangular Head Found in Vietnam's Cliffs.

A new species of gecko, Hemiphyllodactylus lungcuensis, has been discovered in the cliffs of northern Vietnam. The Lungcu slender gecko has a "triangular" head and a "brown sand" coloring with "irregular dark brown streaks." The new species was identified based on its body shape and DNA analysis, which found it had anywhere from about 4% to about 20% genetic divergence from other known gecko species. The researchers say further field research is required to uncover the unrealized diversity of geckos in northern Vietnam.

via Yahoo News|

#biodiversity #dna-analysis #gecko