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Party In Peru: New Critters Just Dropped

2025/2/19
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Diego Durullani
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Regina Barber
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Yulisa Tiwi-Guahai
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Regina Barber：这次探险始于秘鲁北部，亚马逊盆地与安第斯山脉交汇处，那里的生态环境非常多样且充满活力。阿尔托马约是一个郁郁葱葱的山谷，拥有多种土壤类型、物种、植被类型和微气候，创造了一个充满活力的景象。 Trond Larson：秘鲁的这一地区横跨阿尔塔米拉保护森林和科迪勒拉埃斯卡莱拉区域保护区，但正受到森林砍伐的威胁。茂盛的植被使得该地区适合种植菠萝、咖啡和巧克力等农产品，但也面临着更多森林砍伐的风险。探险队的目的是通过调查当地的动植物，制定一项既能使当地人民受益，又能保护土地的管理计划。在到达的第一个晚上，我迫不及待地想进入森林，看看那里有什么我从未见过的东西。结果发现，森林里的生物比我们想象的要多得多，包括科学界全新的青铜色蝾螈。这次探险发现的物种数量令人惊讶，记录了超过2000个物种，其中还包括四种新的哺乳动物，这在同类探险中是罕见的。 Diego Durullani：我的工作是帮助研究人员与当地居民一起工作，因为他们已经了解了当地的景观。我个人最喜欢的物种是水鼠，它们是世界上最稀有的哺乳动物之一，适应了水下生活。这次探险只是更大干预措施的一部分，旨在了解该地区所拥有的生物多样性。 Yulisa Tiwi-Guahai：我们一直食用这种科学家认为是新发现的blob-headed catfish。森林对O'ahu文化至关重要，我们的习俗、传统和世界观都与森林息息相关。我们的战士过去会使用一种特定的青蛙（atelopus frog）来毒害武器。科学家应该与土著人民，特别是土著妇女合作，因为她们拥有更多的传统知识，对森林、食物、药用植物等都有深入的了解。我认为，科学家应该与土著人民合作，特别是土著妇女，因为她们拥有更多的传统知识。

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An ecological expedition to Peru's Altamayo region, where the Amazon meets the Andes, uncovers an astounding 2,046 species, including 27 previously unknown to science. The expedition, led by Conservation International, aimed to create a management plan benefiting both the local people and the land. This biodiversity-rich area is threatened by deforestation due to agriculture.
  • Over 2,000 species identified in Altamayo, Peru
  • 27 previously unknown species discovered
  • Expedition aimed to create a management plan for the region
  • Area threatened by deforestation due to agriculture

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What happens when a team of scientists and local Awajún guides go on a 38-day trip into the Alto Mayo region of Peru? Over 2000 species are identified, of course! Tucked in this lush landscape where the Amazon basin meets the Andes mountains, were 27 species of animals previously unknown to science. It makes us wonder, what else is out there that the scientific community hasn't seen? And who already knows about it? Check out photos)** of all the critters we mentioned — and more!***Other ecosystems or critters you think would make a good episode? Let us know by emailing [email protected])!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave).*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)