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More than 120 Years After Its Disappearance, This Rare Species Has Resurfaced in South America
A rare amphibian once thought to be extinct has resurfaced in Chile, marking a remarkable scientific breakthrough. Alsodes ...
Hikers follow map of 1893 expedition — and rediscover a creature not seen since then
The rediscovery of “one of the rarest and most elusive amphibians” in Chile is quite a tale. Philibert Germain, a scientist studying insects, visited a large estate in southern Chile in December 1893.