Digital transformation and convenience retail boost spending
economy1 hour ago
A new species of marsupial frog has been discovered in Peru’s Amazon jungle, the state service for natural protected areas said on Monday.
The new species belongs to the Gastrotheca genus of tailless frogs found in South and Central America.
“The Cordillera de Colan National Sanctuary made an important discovery for science: a new species of marsupial frog registered for the first time in this protected area in the Amazon region,” said the SERNANP service.
The discovery was made a few weeks ago during a study in the humid tundra and mountainous woodland area of the Cordilleras de Colan, an Amazon region in the north of Peru close to the Ecuador border that sits at 3,100 meters altitude.
“This new species is distinguished by having a thick granular skin on the back, a green dorsal coloration without a pattern, turquoise iris and a belly without spots, specks or dots,” said SERNANP.
The Cordillera de Colan National Sanctuary spans more than 39,000 hectares and includes six areas of threatened wildlife.
Peruvian authorities say the area is of great biological importance as several unique species live there.
It has thus been classified as a priority site for conservation.
Digital transformation and convenience retail boost spending
economy1 hour ago
The deal should have included a buffer zone between Israel and Lebanon, says the mayor of the northern city of Kiryat Shmonah, just three km from the border
mena1 hour ago
The race to become Jakarta governor was the main focus with political parties viewing the position as a stepping stone to the presidency
asia1 hour ago
Country's listed companies' performance shows the success of diversification programme
business1 hour ago
Palestinian Authority expresses hope that a ceasefire will bring stability to the region, especially in war-torn Gaza
world1 hour ago
The ceasefire brings to a halt a war that has killed thousands in Lebanon and resulted in mass displacement on both sides of the border
world1 hour ago
Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the efforts of the US in reaching this agreement
uae1 hour ago
Experts also highlighted the challenges faced by women in conflict zones on the second day of the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai
uae2 hours ago