Amphibian discovery illuminates Myanmar's "hidden biodiversity"

Amphibian discovery illuminates Myanmar's "hidden biodiversity"

This photo shows a breeding habitat of a newly discovered crocodile newt. Such habitats are increasingly threatened by development. Photo taken on Dec. 14, 2014 in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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