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Published Date: 06 January 2009
SEVENTEEN previously unknown species of reptiles and amphibians have been found in the threatened rainforests of eastern Tanzania, scientists reported yesterday.
The haul of new species, which include chameleons, tree frogs and snakes, highlights the rich biodiversity of the East African country's South Nguru Mountains region.

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  • Last Updated: 05 January 2009 10:10 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Rob Bennett,

Point Piper Australia 06/01/2009 00:35:38
No doubt a great place to trek around before it's all turned into wood-chips.
2

POSTMARK,-55,

China, 06/01/2009 05:24:45
#1 Rob Bennett,
Wood-chips is one thing Rob, but God forbid they were to turn it all into Scotsman newspapers eh:-)
3

oder,

Scotland 06/01/2009 21:25:39
2 POSTMARK,-55,China,

cr*p on cr*p probably sell just as well!

 

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