Found 6 new species in Congo Democratic Republic

The New York Wildlife Conservation Society has discovered six new species, including a bat, a snout, two shrews and two frogs in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 1960, scientists have been unable to come here because of the conflict situation in the region.

Scientists published the discovery after only two months (January to March) working in a small area west of Lake Tanganyika. Andrew Plumptre, a researcher said: 'If only for a short time, we have found six new species, imagine how many things are waiting ahead.'

Researchers say the area is very diverse in biology. In the past they have seen many chimpanzees, buffaloes, elephants, newspapers and monkeys. In addition, it is not possible to determine about 10% of the collected plant samples. Ben Kirunda, a researcher in the plant group, said that many of these new plants will be available.

Mr. James Deutsch, director of the African Project of the Wildlife Conservation Society, said: 'Since there are very few people living in this area, it is very easy to establish a protected area while ensuring people's lives. people here '.

It is known that in Democratic Republic of Congo there is Virunga National Park where the giant gorillas live.

New bats are found in Congo Democratic Republic
(Photo: Andy Plumptre / Wildlife Conservation Society)

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