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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The discovery, published in Asian Herpetological Research on March 15, adds a fresh chapter to the region’s biodiversity story.
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