Papua New Guinea's Newly Discovered Species

Papua New Guinea' s Newly Discovered Species 

A group of scientists discover 200 new species of frogs, rodents, and other critters
Andrea Lucky

Adaptable
This ant species holds the record for the highest altitude for an ant in Papua New Guinea. They are able to live in both wet and cold conditions partly because they move slowly and have a slow metabolism that allows them to survive on a minimal food supply.

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