Detecting the lizard Pinocchio is thought to be extinct

Scientists were surprised to find this Pinocchio lizard in the wild cloud forest in Ecuador.

Scientists were surprised to find this Pinocchio lizard in the wild cloud forest in Ecuador.

Recently, scientists were surprised to discover that the Pinocchio lizard that was supposedly extinct 50 years ago suddenly appeared in the wild cloud forest in Ecuador.

Picture 1 of Detecting the lizard Pinocchio is thought to be extinct

According to scientists, the lizard has the scientific name Pinocchio Anole discovered in 1953 but was not seen anymore around 1960 - 2005.

In one go to learn lizards at night, when most other animals sleep and lizard colors become lighter, less running back and forth, Alejandro Arteaga researcher and colleagues discovered Pinocchio. Anole is clinging to a small branch. The team took pictures and watched it all night to understand its natural habitat.

Picture 2 of Detecting the lizard Pinocchio is thought to be extinct

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Pinocchio Anole is an animal placed in critical condition and found only in four locations around the world. It can be said that Pinocchio Anole has the smallest range of life among all other lizard species in the world.

The lizard's faucet section is a special feature, making it the best choice for your partner. According to experts, this finding is extremely valuable because it will give researchers new information about this unique "nose" animal.

Update 16 December 2018
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