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Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua
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Scientists discovered two mammal species in Indonesia that were thought extinct for 6,000 years, giving hope for uncovering more hidden biodiversity.
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Two marsupial species that were thought to have been extinct for 6,000 years have been rediscovered in the rainforests of Indonesian Papua. The pygmy long-fingered possum and ring-tailed glider were documented by researchers and local Indigenous communities.
