Article PG4F Sneezing monkey and walking fish among new species discovered in Himalayas

Sneezing monkey and walking fish among new species discovered in Himalayas

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Species new to science found in the Eastern Himalayas over the past five years include 133 plants, 26 species of fish, 10 new amphibians - and one mammal

A monkey which sneezes in the rain and a "walking" fish are among more than 200 new species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in recent years.

A report on wildlife in Nepal, Bhutan, the far north of Myanmar, southern Tibet and north-eastern India has revealed discoveries in the past five years including 133 plants, 26 species of fish, 10 new amphibians, one reptile, one bird and one mammal.

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