Hold onto your hiking boots, nature lovers! Chinese researchers have just uncovered a new horned toad species in the misty peaks of the Lianhua Mountains, eastern Guangdong Province. 🏔️ The discovery, published in Asian Herpetological Research on March 15, adds a fresh chapter to the region’s biodiversity story.
Dubbed Boulenophrys elongata, this elusive amphibian was spotted during a high-altitude field survey by a team from Guangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering. Think of it as the ‘mysterious mountain dweller’ of the toad world! 🐸✨
Why does this matter? New species discoveries help scientists track ecosystem health and could unlock secrets about climate resilience. For travelers and biology nerds, it’s a reminder that even well-explored regions still hold surprises. 🌱🔍
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