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New lizard species discovered in Peru at 4,800 metres in the mountains

New lizard species found in Peru living at an altitude of 4,800 metres
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Scientists in Peru have discovered a new species of lizard that lives in the mountains at an altitude of 4,800 metres above sea level. The discovery was reported by the Czech News Agency (ČTK); the species description was published in the Swiss scientific journal Diversity.

The research was led by biologist Ling Huamaní-Valderrama. According to her, Peru is home to 296 species of lizards, and the new species has been added to that list. “Describing a new species is a significant event for the biodiversity of our country,” she stressed.

Around Prague, based on reporting by ekolist.cz

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