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Rediscovered after 6,000 years, two tiny marsupials in remote West Papua—the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider—survived in pristine forest thanks to local Indigenous knowledge and protection. A testament to nature’s surprises and the effectiveness of traditional stewardship.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp814l80pw2o

#GoodNews #WildlifeComeback #RediscoveredSpecies #ConservationWin #NatureSurprises

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Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote West Papua

The discovery of two lost species is 'exceptional' and rare, scientists say

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