Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys: new species discovered in the Himalayas

    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys. These are just two of the most bizarre new species discovered in recent years by scientists in the Himalayan region.



    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys. They are just two of the most bizarre new species discovered in recent years by scientists in the region ofHimalayas.



    The newly discovered species are presented in the last one rapporto del WWF “Living Himalayas 2015”, which offers an overview of the work done by researchers over the past five years, from 2009 to 2014.

    The WWF report describes 211 strange and spectacular new animal and plant speciesthe. In addition to the sneezing monkeys and the amphibious fish, among them we find one blue eyed frog it's a "jewel" snake really amazing looking.

    The newly discovered species include 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 amphibians, 1 reptile, 1 bird and 1 mammal. The number of new discoveries highlights how the Himalayas are one of the richest regions in biodiversity present on Earth, with an average of 34 new species discovered per year in the past six years.

    The species richness of the Himalayan region continues to surprise the world and will continue to be studied in the coming years. WWF also points out that hundreds of species living in the Eastern Himalayas are threatened by advancing human development and by climate changes.

    Population growth, the deforestation, excessive grazing, the poaching, wildlife trade, mining, pollution and the development of hydroelectricity have all contributed to pressure on the region's more fragile ecosystems, the WWF report points out.

    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys: new species discovered in the Himalayas

    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys: new species discovered in the Himalayas

    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys: new species discovered in the Himalayas

    Walking amphibious fish and sneezing monkeys: new species discovered in the Himalayas


    WWF therefore asks local governments to do everything possible to protect the eastern Himalayas and to take into account the environmental impact that reckless and unsustainable economic growth could have on this biodiversity paradise.


    THU from 1998 to 2008, at least 354 new species were covered. To protect the environment in the Himalayas, WWF is ready to support governments in implementing sustainable development strategies that respect nature and animals.

    Download Thu il rapporto del WWF “Living Himalayas 2015”.

    Marta Albè

    Photo source: WWF

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