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Scientists stunned as rare species reappears after nearly 200 years: 'We can finally confirm' (www.yahoo.com)

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The presence of the Asian small-clawed otter has been confirmed in Nepal for the first time in over 185 years.

Mongabay News reported that scientists and conservationists have been celebrating the sightings. The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) is the world's smallest otter. Its existence in Nepal hadn't been confirmed since 1839.

Many feared it was extinct in the area. Sightings were reported in Makalu Barun National Park over the years, but none were confirmed. In November, forestry department officials in Dadeldhura district discovered a juvenile otter. It was in a "fragile and injured state." Officials fed and cared for it, not realizing the importance of finding this critter.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don’t report on this. Some idiot will try to eat it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Someone suddenly wants its fur for their coat and its liver for something genital related.