The discovery of 27 vertebrates fully reveals the unmatched biodiversity in Tanzania
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 01:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A study by an international team of scientists coordinatedby Italy's MUSE - Science Museum updates knowledge on the faunal richness of the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya; presents the discovery of 27 new vertebrate species (of which 23 amphibians and reptiles); identifies the drivers of the area's exception biological importance and advocates for its candidature to the UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites.