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  • 'Living fossil' found: One of Earth's rarest mammals rediscovered in Indonesia

    06/13/2025 3:05:23 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 33 replies
    Interesting Engineering ^ | June 13, 2025 | Mrigakshi Dixit
    Scientists have confirmed the rediscovery of Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a species previously thought to be extinct for over 60 years.This ancient, egg-laying mammal was found deep within the rainforests of Indonesia.It is scientifically known as Zaglossus attenboroughi and named after the legendary naturalist David Attenborough.Echidnas, characterized by their spiky fur and beaks, are often referred to as "living fossils" due to their ancient lineage, believed to have originated around 200 million years ago during the time of dinosaurs...In 2023, during an Oxford University expedition to the remote Cyclops Mountains — located 2,000m (6,561ft) above sea level — a glimmer of...