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Trove of new species discovered in hidden Bolivian valley
On an expedition to Bolivia's Zongo Valley, a team of researchers recently discovered 20 species completely new to science, and rediscovered several species that had not been seen for decades.
December 14, 2020
In photos: Documenting Suriname’s unexplored wilderness
Photographer Randy Olson joins a species discovery expedition in one of the world’s most remote forests.
March 23, 2016
New to science: Species discovery in the waters of Fiji
Mark Erdmann and Gerry Allen were part of a team that completed a rapid survey of Fiji’s Lau Seascape. They discovered nine species that might be new to science.
June 26, 2017
Special report: South Pacific survey finds new species, new concerns for coral reefs
A new special report outlines discoveries from a recent expedition to survey reefs in a little-explored corner of the Pacific.
June 8, 2017
Spider sleepovers, shark sightings and other spooky tales from the field
Are your eyes deceiving you — or is that spot on the wall crawling toward you? In honor of Halloween, Conservation International staff share some wild encounters with the natural world that still give them goosebumps.
October 31, 2019
In diver’s paradise, communities unite to protect their most valuable resource: reefs
The communities of Atauro Island in Timor-Leste announce that they have unified their marine protected areas into a single network, with the goal of strengthening conservation — and getting paid for it.
October 23, 2019
In a long-lost city, scientists find an ‘exuberance’ of life
A team of researchers led by Conservation International explored the biological treasures that exist in an inaccessible corner of Central America.
May 23, 2018
Snakes on mysterious island live in trees, impregnate themselves
A recent species survey in Timor-Leste has revealed unique life on a little-studied island.
July 18, 2016
Little-known reef reveals wealth of unexpected riches, new species
Surveying the waters of Timor-Leste’s Atauro Island was well worth the wait.
July 8, 2016
‘Ecological SWAT team’ documents treasures from a lost city
A team of scientists completed a biological survey of the “White City” of Honduras, a recently discovered set of ancient ruins deep within the Mosquitia rainforest.
June 20, 2019