“Long ago, it was isolated on this volcano and has become something unique to Bosavi,” says Kristofer Helgen, a biologist at the Smithsonian. The recent discovery of over 40 new species of animals in the crater of Mt. This animal, which resembles a small bear, is a marsupial that lives up in trees, feeding on fruits and leaves. The animal - which looks like a small bear - is a marsupial that lives up trees, feeding on fruits and leaves. Weighing in at some 4.5lb, it has thick silky … Rainforest habitats in Mount Bosavi’s crater are currently pristine but extensive logging operations can be found just a few miles to the south. This is because they live in some of the most inaccessible forests in the world. Alaturi de alte creaturi exotice, printre care un marsupian denumit Bosavi Silky Cuscus, un „gecko” cu totul necunoscut, o broasca cu colti si un peste (botezat Henamo Grunter) care emite un soi de grohaituri, They also found another unique type of mammal called the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. 12:49 pm Chill the Fuck Out, Swima Worms & Spanish Ribbed Newt… Papua New Guinea is famous for the number and diversity of rodents that live there, with more than 57 species from the Murid family of rats and mice on the island. Weighing in at over 2 kg, it has dense silky fur adapted for a mountain environment. Bosavi, in Papua New Guinea is tremendously exciting. This is because they live in some of the most inaccessible forests in the world. The scientists were in a wonderland of new life, including the never-before seen marsupial called the Bosavi silky cuscus, which felt comfortable enough to perch on the shoulder of a climber and naturalist. It may look like a ferocious mutant from the city sewer. Advertisement. Overall, the team think they've discovered up to 40 new species including 16 types of frog, over 20 types of creepy crawly and a small bear-like creature called the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. It was named the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. It's hoped that the new findings will help protect the part of the world where the newly discovered animals live. It's called a Bosavi silky cuscus. Following the descriptive naming technique, the silky-furred animal has been named the Bosavi Silky Cuscus (pictured left). The Bosavi woolly rat (Mallomys sp.? Further evidence of the rich wildlife of the tropical location came with the discovery of the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. See image below. The Bosavi Silky Cuscus – which looks like a small bear – is a marsupial (discovered in 2009) that lives up trees, feeding on fruits and leaves. stiintifice care a realizat in zona muntelui Bosavi un film documentar pentru postul de televiziune BBC. In fact, a new species was discovered in 2009, in the forest that covers an inactive volcano in Papua New Guinea called Mount Bosavi. The latter features one of my colleagues Muse Opiang who along with Kris Helgen of the Smithsonian Institution discovered new species, the giant wolly rat and the Bosavi silky cuscus. The crater of Mount Bosavi really is the lost world.' Scientists also discovered a fish they called the Henamo grunter, as it makes grunting noises from its swim bladder. Unlike its relatives that live in the humid jungle, this fellow has evolved thick … Hairy Caterpillar. I like how they don't even refer to it by a common mammalian name, like "horse" or "lemming". Nope, it's just mammal. I mentioned above that it is possible new cuscus species could be found. Hundreds of species were cataloged, and over 40 species or subspecies discovered during the nine-month expedition, including 16 frogs, 3 fish, a tube-nosed bat, a tree kangaroo, a cuscus (Bosavi silky cuscus), and a giant woolly rat. the never-before seen Bosavi silky cuscus, a marsupial that has no fear of humans and sat on one of the scientist’s shoulders; The rainforest in Papua New Guinea is disappearing at the rate of 3.5% per year, so these discoveries remind us of how important it … – amazing river fish which communicates with other fish with swim bladder which emits grunting noise; Protection and research Mount Bosavi / Nyctalimon, Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Feb 12, 2013 - Explore Louise Hillquist's board "Cuscus", followed by 497 people on Pinterest. Mmmmm, I love cuscus. They unearthed more than 40 new species, including 16 frogs, three fish and a bat. Share This Story. Scientists were amazed by the strange creatures in the jungle of Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea. Bosavi silky cuscus – a subspecies of Phalanger sericeus; Henamo Grunter (Hephaestus sp.) Our findings show that Mount Bosavi and the See image below. A team of scientists, including the Smithsonian's Kristofer Helgen, the curator of mammals at the National Museum of Natural History, recently discovered a giant rat. The volcano last erupted 200,000 years ago, and is well isolation form other environments. NEW SPECIES PICTURES: Giant Rat, Silky Cuscus Found nationalgeographic ^ | September 9, 2009-- Posted on 09/12/2009 3:07:10 PM PDT by JoeProBono. ).Photo courtesy of BBC. King Bird of Paradise. “‘These discoveries are really significant,’ said Steve Backshall, a climber and naturalist who became so friendly with the never-before seen Bosavi silky cuscus, a marsupial that lives up [in] trees and feeds on fruits and leaves, that it sat on his shoulder.” Bosavi Silky Cuscus - Another major new find The BBC expedition also found another unique type of mammal called the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. The Bosavi silky cuscus. The area lay undisturbed for over 200,000 years until a team from London Zoo and Oxford University ventured into it. The explorers also unearthed an iridescent beetle in the rainforest and a common-tubed nosed bat. The animal lives in the trees, consuming fruits and leaves. Two Black and Yellow Noctuids, which together resemble a snake. I mentioned above that it is possible new cuscus species could be found. Post navigation. Bosavi Silky Cuscus. Belemnotheutis Antiquus Called: He Wants His Sepia Back. posted by Civil_Disobedient at 6:04 AM on September 7, 2009 To stay healthy, adults aged 19-64 should try to be active daily and should do: At least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity … Rainforest habitats in Mount Bosavi’s crater are currently pristine but extensive logging operations can be found just a few miles to the south. Another mammal and the largest new species of animal discovered during the trip, was a Woolly Giant-rat, found in the forest inside the crater of Mount Bosavi. Further evidence of the rich wildlife of the tropical location came with the discovery of the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. See more ideas about cuscus, marsupial, rare animals. Advertisement. "These discoveries are really significant," said Steve Backshall, a climber and naturalist who became so friendly with the never-before seen Bosavi silky cuscus, a marsupial that lives up trees and feeds on fruits and leaves, that it sat on his shoulder. It was named the Bosavi Silky Cuscus. The Bosavi silky cuscus lives around Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea. Cuddly: The rare Bosavi silky cuscus, which Steve found in Papua New Guinea. Ancient volcano craters, mountain tops, islands and other isolated areas are ripe with unique creatures that … 2:11 pm Umm Yale? Also on the list is an animal Helgen calls the Bosavi silky cuscus, which may be a new subspecies of tree-living marsupial. Silky Cuscus were documented. In fact, a new species was discovered in 2009, in the forest that covers an inactive volcano in Papua New Guinea called Mount Bosavi. the Bosavi silky cuscus mammal is pretty cute. In a news release promoting a new series on the BBC, information has been announced on September 7, 2009, of the finds of new species, including a giant, woolly rat. I want this little fuzzy critter, below, for my own. Weighing in at over 2kg, it has dense silky fur adapted for a mountain environment. Also on the list is an animal Helgen calls the Bosavi silky cuscus, which may be a new subspecies of tree-living marsupial. The animal – which looks like a small bear – is a marsupial that lives up trees, feeding on fruits and leaves. The never-before-seen marsupial Bosavi Silky Cuscus, seen here relaxing on the shoulder of a member of the research team, resembles a small bear and feeds on the fruit and leaves in the trees where it lives. Bosavi silky cuscus, which is a marsupial that lives up trees and feeds on fruits and leaves. ----- A lost world populated by fanged frogs, grunting fish and tiny bear-like creatures has been discovered in a remote volcanic crater on the Pacific island of Papua New Guinea. But this newfound species of giant woolly rat is a docile denizen of … And check out those amazing eyes. The Bosavi Woolly Rat had no fear of humans when it was discovered. Also on the list is an animal Helgen calls the Bosavi Silky Cuscus, which may be a new subspecies of tree-living marsupial. In addition there are undoubtedly many new species of insects and spiders represented in the material collected. (The story has been widely disseminated; see this CNN version, as well.). I'm always fascinated by the discovery of new animal species. Steve's earlier adventures in the jungles of Borneo and Guyana, … Advertisement.